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This chapter explains the core ideas and methods used in this book to study global trade and investment disputes. It looks at the different views on how to harmonize international law and the role of judges. The chapter highlights the struggle between a diverse legal system created by states and the need for a unified international law. Key concepts like jurisdiction, applicable laws, and interpretation are discussed. It also examines the specific rules for World Trade Organization (WTO) and Investor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS) judges, pointing out areas where the rules are unclear or could conflict.
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DOI: 10.1163/9789004700932_003.
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