
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Introduction
1.1. Background
1.2. Significance of the Problem
1.3. Research Questions
1.4. Brief Overview of Literature
1.5. Methodology and the Originality of the Research
Chapter 2. The Legitimacy of the Investor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS) System
2.1. Introduction
2.2. Belief in Legitimacy
2.3. Conclusion
Chapter 3. The Issue of Regulatory Space in International Investment Law
3.1. Introduction
3.2. Defining the Right to Regulate
3.3. Refinement of Investment Standards
3.4. General Exception Clauses
3.5. Insertion of Positive Language Regarding Regulatory Interests in International Investment Agreements
3.6. Conclusion
Chapter 4: The Principles of Transparency and Confidentiality in International Investment Arbitration
4.1. Introduction
4.2. Current Trends on Transparency in ISDS
4.3. Advantages and Disadvantages of the Principles of Transparency and Confidentiality
4.4. Balancing Transparency with Confidentiality in ISDS
4.5. Conclusion
Chapter 5. Issue of Inconsistency and Parallel Proceedings
5.1. Introduction
5.2. Degree of Consistency and Role of Arbitrators
5.3. Factors that lead to the 'crisis of inconsistency'
Chapter 6 - Possible Solutions
6.1. Introduction
6.2. The Creation of a Multilateral Agreement on Investment
6.3. A Case for the Establishment of a Permanent Two-tiered Investment Court
6.4. An Interim Measure
6.5. Conclusion
Chapter 7: Conclusion
7.1. Overview of the Research
Bibliography