International Law in Action: the Arbitration of International Disputes

The third course in Leiden University's International Law in Action series is titled "The Arbitration of International Disputes." This third course examines the key features of international arbitration, one of the most popular ways to resolve disputes internationally. You will gain a thorough understanding of the various facets of international arbitration through this course by analyzing its function as a method of resolving disputes, its institutions, the areas of law to which it is applicable, and, of course, its most illustrious awards.

Together, you will address the main question in this course: "Can the resolution of disputes between States and between States and non-State actors through international arbitration contribute to the development of a peaceful world?" To do this, you will become familiar with the fundamental theoretical underpinnings of arbitration as well as all there is to know about the Permanent Court of Arbitration.

The role of international arbitration in resolving maritime disputes will then be covered in depth, with a focus on the famous South China Sea Arbitration. You will concentrate on investment arbitration, its guiding principles, and the ICSID, or International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes, process for the entire module. A module on the interaction between state immunity and the enforcement of arbitral awards will be covered as the course comes to a close. This is made clear by the Yukos Arbitration, which serves as the ideal example of the subject.

Through this course, you will have the chance to learn more about international arbitration, its function, and relevant contemporary issues. The fundamentals and regulations of arbitration will become thoroughly familiar to you. By using actual examples and the most well-known arbitrations, you will learn more about the subject. The idea of international arbitration juggling law and politics will also become clear to you.

This course offers:

• Flexible deadlines: Reset deadlines based on your availability.
• Shareable certificate: Get a Certificate when you complete
• 100% online
• Approx. 11 hours to complete
• Subtitles: Arabic, French, Portuguese (European), Italian, Vietnamese, German, Russian, English, Spanish

Course ratings: 4.8/5

Enroll here: https://www.coursera.org/learn/arbitration-international-disputes