In an increasingly tense global landscape, effective dispute management requires a sharp understanding of rapidly shifting political and economic realities. This session explores how practitioners can navigate geopolitical tensions to achieve durable resolutions, while also asking: can investor-state arbitration withstand growing challenges and continue to uphold the international rule of law?

• What can we expect for existing and future ISDS claims against Venezuela? Will creditors finally secure payment of past arbitral awards? What protections can investors expect going forwards?
• As differences in energy, climate, and broader policy continue to emerge on both sides of the Atlantic, what disputes can we expect to see? Is ISDS up to the task?
• How has ISDS responded to disputes arising from the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict?
• What is the future growth potential for ISDS arising from new trade agreements and alliances that are emerging from the current climate?