The growing intersection between geopolitics, sanctions, regulatory measures and cross-border commerce is fundamentally reshaping international arbitration, with practitioners calling for greater contractual preparedness and a deeper understanding of the geopolitical risks affecting commercial disputes. These issues came under discussion during a session titled “The Geopoliticisation of Commercial Disputes: Challenges for International Arbitration” at India ADR Week 2026. … Continue reading ‘We Can No Longer Talk About Arbitration and Party Autonomy Without Considering Geopolitics’: Prof. Dr. Alexander Petsche at India ADR Week 2026