This monograph explores the connections between the European Union and international dispute settlement. It highlights the legal challenges faced by the principal players in the field: namely the EU as a political actor and the Court of Justice of the EU as an international and domestic judiciary.
In addition it places the subject in its broader context of international dispute settlement, and the participation of the EU and its Member States in international disputes. It takes an innovative approach, focusing on horizontal/cross-cutting themes.
This methodology allows for insights from all the different sectors from trade, investment and human rights. Moreover, as a collection of essays, it allows expert comment from academics, policymakers and practitioners in the field.