Based on the author's Ph.D. dissertation, University of Bern, 2013.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 233-248) and index.
Introduction -- Multilateralism and regionalism : are the RTAs building blocks to the global trading system? -- Tension in the global trading system : untangling the web -- Conclusion of Part I -- The relationship between the law of World Trade Organization and the regional trade agreements -- RTA claims in the WTO dispute settlement -- Conclusion of Part II -- First instance and appellate procedure for RTAs in the WTO DSB -- Preliminary ruling & advisory opinion from WTO to RTAs -- Final conclusions.
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International commercial arbitration. Commercial treaties. Commercial treaties. International commercial arbitration.