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Research paper thumbnail of Impacts of cultural differences on international arbitration based on the example of Iran

This research aims to ascertain whether and to what extent cultural issues impact the accessibili... more This research aims to ascertain whether and to what extent cultural issues impact the accessibility and effectiveness of international arbitration, and to provide recommendations which will contribute to the improvement of international arbitration. It examines the origin of arbitration as a means of resolving disputes, the development of current international arbitration law and the UNCITRAL Model Arbitration Law. It compares the arbitration law and procedures of the US, England and Wales (E&W), and Iran. It then focuses on the effect of social and legal culture on international arbitration. The aim of this research is achieved through a multi-methods study. An extensive review of the relevant literature in both Farsi and English was conducted. A case study from the Iran and the US international arbitration tribunal of the 1980s. A comparative study of the law and procedures was carried out to ascertain the similarities and differences of each jurisdiction. Finally, a series of sem...

Research paper thumbnail of Impacts of cultural differences on international arbitration based on the example of Iran

This research aims to ascertain whether and to what extent cultural issues impact the accessibili... more This research aims to ascertain whether and to what extent cultural issues impact the accessibility and effectiveness of international arbitration, and to provide recommendations which will contribute to the improvement of international arbitration. It examines the origin of arbitration as a means of resolving disputes, the development of current international arbitration law and the UNCITRAL Model Arbitration Law. It compares the arbitration law and procedures of the US, England and Wales (E&W), and Iran. It then focuses on the effect of social and legal culture on international arbitration. The aim of this research is achieved through a multi-methods study. An extensive review of the relevant literature in both Farsi and English was conducted. A case study from the Iran and the US international arbitration tribunal of the 1980s. A comparative study of the law and procedures was carried out to ascertain the similarities and differences of each jurisdiction. Finally, a series of sem...

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