This book adopts a 'trans-civilizational' perspective on the history and development of current West-centric international law.

The twenty-first century will witness conflicts which may destabilize the international order. These conflicts are likely to arise between emerging Asian States

World trade and investment law is in crisis: new and progressive ideas are needed. Rules that facilitated globalization and supported global economic growth are

Offers a new perspective on international law and international legal argumentation: to what event is international law a belief system?