The Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) system provides an opportunity whereby the deficiencies, and costs, of court and arbitration proceedings may be avoided. In this work, the authors:

• discuss the requirements of an effective ADR system for settling disputes
• compare the merits and weakness of court proceedings and arbitral proceedings in achieving agreed settlements
• provide a useful guide for students and practitioners to the legal roles within ADR, and the stages to expect during a mediation process.

In this work the author explores the subjects of sovereignty, diplomacy and the function of diplomats, diplomatic missions, protocol, ethics in diplomacy, the role of Ministries of Foreign Affairs, intergovernmental conferences and the United Nations.

It:

• includes a useful glossary of over sixty essential terms (such as Calvo Doctrine, Extradition, Rapporteur and Uti Possidetis Juris)
• clearly relates the conduct of diplomacy to the principles of international law.

This volume will appeal to graduate and undergraduate students studying diplomacy,...

Trade finance is of great importance in the commercial world, for both students (undergraduate and postgraduate) and practitioners. The choice of countries in export trade is often perception-based: trade with government departments or public institutions is seen as much safer than with private entities and the choice of countries is often based on that perception of risk.

This book:

• addresses issues and topics which are relevant to all jurisdictions in the world
• explains the various types of trade finance, how they may be raised and the legal...