International courts have proliferated in the international system, with over one hundred judicial or quasi-judicial bodies in existence today. This book develo

Beth Simmons demonstrates through a combination of statistical analysis and case studies that the ratification of treaties generally leads to better human right

Most global citizens are well aware of the explosive growth of the Chinese economy. Indeed, China has famously become the "workshop of the world." Yet, while Ch

Although domestic law plays an important role in investment treaty arbitration, this issue is little discussed or analysed. When should investment treaty tribun

Domestic Violence and International Law argues that certain forms of domestic violence are a violation of international human rights law. The argument is based