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About IJIEL

The Indian Journal of International Economic Law (IJIEL) is a flagship publication of the National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru, and is published under the patronage of the WTO Chair Programme. It serves as a premier academic forum for discussions on the intersection of international law, trade, and economic issues from a Global South perspective.

In Volume 16(2), IJIEL turns its attention to a Special Issue exploring the evolving landscape of Investor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS), with a sharp focus on developing countries.

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Theme of the Special Issue

The call seeks scholarly contributions addressing:

“Developing Countries and the Future of Investor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS)”

This volume aims to dissect and reimagine ISDS mechanisms as they apply to and are influenced by developing economies. Authors are invited to interrogate the procedural, structural, normative, and political frameworks surrounding ISDS and its future in a shifting global order.

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Suggested Sub-Themes

Submissions may explore (but are not limited to) the following:

• Compensation mechanisms in investment arbitration
• Alternatives and reforms “Beyond ISDS”
• Intersection of ISDS and climate change
• Procedural reforms and interpretational inconsistencies in ISDS jurisprudence
• Role and impact of third-party funding in ISDS
• Global South narratives and institutional alternatives to ICSID/UNCITRAL
• New-generation BITs and their critique
• Regionalism and ISDS (e.g., AfCFTA, RCEP, Mercosur)
• ISDS and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Comparative, empirical, and interdisciplinary approaches are especially encouraged.

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Submission Guidelines

• Deadline: October 15, 2025
• Manuscript type: Scholarly Articles, Notes, and Case Comments
• Eligibility: Open to students, researchers, practitioners, and academics
• Review Process: Double-blind peer review
• Referencing Style: OSCOLA (4th ed.)
• Word Limit:
  • Articles: 5,000–8,000 words (excluding footnotes)
  • Notes/Comments: 2,000–4,000 words

Important: The manuscript must be original, unpublished, and not under concurrent consideration.

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How to Submit

• Send your manuscript in .docx format along with a brief bio to:
  📩 nls.ijiel@gmail.com
• Use the subject line: “Submission – IJIEL Volume 16(2)”

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Important Links

• 🔗 Call for Papers and Concept Note (Details)
• 📩 nls.ijiel@gmail.com (for clarifications)

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FAQs

Q1: Who can submit?
A: The CFP is open to students, academics, researchers, and legal professionals.

Q2: Are co-authored submissions allowed?
A: Yes, a maximum of two co-authors per manuscript is permitted.

Q3: Will the selected papers be published in print or online?
A: IJIEL is published in both print and digital formats.

Q4: Is there any publication fee?
A: No publication fee is charged from the authors.

Q5: When will results be notified?
A: Authors will be notified within 8–10 weeks of submission regarding the editorial decision.

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Downloadables

Poster

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Contact

Editorial Board
Email: nls.ijiel@gmail.com
Published by: National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru
Journal: Indian Journal of International Economic Law (IJIEL)

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