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International commercial and investment arbitration, court decisions, institutional developments, practical procedure and the people or technologies changing how disputes are resolved. A local development can be a strong story if you explain its wider significance.

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News & case notesAbout 700–1,100 words. What happened, what the source says and why a reader should care.
AnalysisAbout 1,200–2,000 words. A focused argument with room for the reasoning and its limits.
BITS PrimerAbout 800–1,400 words. One practical question, explained for an informed reader who is new to the issue.

These are starting points, not rigid limits. Tell us if the subject needs a different treatment.

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Send original work that you are entitled to publish. Link to primary sources and identify quotations clearly. Distinguish a court’s findings from allegations and your own view. Disclose relevant professional involvement, funding or conflicts.

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What happens next

We consider fit, accuracy and clarity. The editors may suggest changes and will agree substantive revisions with you before publication. A submission does not guarantee publication or a particular publication date.

Contributor submissions are unpaid unless a separate written agreement says otherwise. Authors keep copyright in their original work and, if accepted, agree a non-exclusive permission for BITS to publish and promote the agreed article with author credit. Any different terms must be agreed before publication.

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Include a short outline, the central point, key sources and a short professional bio. If you already have a draft, send it as an editable document. Use the subject line “BITS submission” when emailing arbitrationbits@gmail.com.

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