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Written by a former UN Chief Prosecutor and a leading international law expert, this is a much needed, short and accessible introduction to the current debates

This book examines existing international disputes resolution institutions of both general and specific subject-matter jurisdiction. Uniquely, it assesses both

The dramatic rise in the number of international courts and tribunals and the expansion of their legal powers has been one of the most significant developments

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