The Changing Character of International Dispute Settlement: Challenges and Prospects, edited by Russell Buchan, Daniel Franchini and Nicholas Tsagourias.

The book review discusses the increasing prominence of international courts, particularly the International Court of Justice (ICJ), in global news coverage in early 2024. It highlights significant cases and the high level of engagement by States in proceedings before the ICJ. The book under review, "The Changing Character of International Dispute Settlement: Challenges and Prospects," edited by Russell Buchan, Daniel Franchini, and Nicholas Tsagourias, provides a comprehensive examination of the evolving landscape of international dispute resolution, emphasizing the need for a flexible and responsive international dispute settlement system. The review also touches on various chapters in the book that explore different aspects of international dispute settlement, including the evolving nature of advisory opinions, parallel proceedings, and the interaction between international and domestic courts. [Extracted from the article]