The Peaceful Settlement of International Disputes by Yoshifumi TANAKA,. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2018. lviii + 405 pp. Paperback: £39.99.

The Peaceful Settlement of International Disputes by Yoshifumi TANAKA. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2018. lviii + 405 pp. Paperback: £39.99.

The most fundamental purpose of international law is to promote international peace.¹ To achieve this challenging aim, an important system must be in place: the peaceful settlement of international disputes. The art of settling international disputes is a complex and fascinating field, and Yoshifumi Tanaka offers a well-written survey of this vital topic as an eminent scholar.

In this book, Tanaka concisely introduces the subject's importance and engages his readers with his insightful understanding of the art and craft of international dispute resolution. Tanaka's analysis is highly impressive and includes vivid examples drawn from many case-studies. This book...