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Aspecte juridice de organizare a Curții de Arbitraj de la Haga
Legal aspects regarding the organization of the Hague Court of Arbitration

Author(s): Ion Frunze
Subject(s): Law, Constitution, Jurisprudence, International Law
Published by: Editura Universităţii George Bacovia din Bacău România
Keywords: Court; arbitration; international law; state; arbitrator; territory; dispute;

Summary/Abstract: The topicality of the subject lies in the contemporary international context, characterized by the intensification of economic interdependencies, the multiplication of trade agreements and the increase in geopolitical tensions. In such a reality, the mechanisms for the peaceful settlement of disputes become essential for maintaining global stability. The need for a neutral forum, specialized in the prevention and management of international conflicts, makes the role of the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) more relevant than ever. The research argumentation starts from the analysis of the historical evolution of the PCA, created by the Hague Convention of 1899, in a period marked by the search for normative solutions to avoid armed confrontations. The Court represented the first major institutional approach dedicated to the peaceful resolution of disputes between states. Over time, the PCA has adapted to the transformations of the international environment, extending its competences to territorial, energy, investment or commercial disputes and providing a diversified range of procedures: arbitration, conciliation and other alternative forms of conflict resolution. The Court’s flexibility, neutrality and tradition of over a century have strengthened its prestige and transformed it into a benchmark of international law. The conclusions highlight the fact that the role of the CPA is not limited to the timely resolution of disputes, but contributes essentially to the development of Public International Law, to the consolidation of inter-state relations and to the promotion of a culture of peace. Through its jurisprudential activity and the procedural model it offers, the Court influences the evolution of international legal instruments and remains an indispensable pillar of the global governance architecture. In the context of current challenges, the CPA is a key element in maintaining the international order based on law.

  • Issue Year: 14/2025
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 493-506
  • Page Count: 14
  • Language: English, Romanian
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