Kluwer: The Politicised Tribunal? Arbitrator Challenges on Grounds of Political Opinion
Published on August 10, 2026
The international arbitration landscape has been significantly reshaped in recent years. One of the traditional “selling points” of international arbitration for global parties has been the ability to select an arbitrator; however, geopolitical tensions have heightened scrutiny of arbitrators’ backgrounds, with issues of nationality and personal and professional views assuming greater significance.