About Us
ABOUT US
The Centre for Arbitration and International Dispute Resolution (CAIDR) at NUS Law advances research, thought leadership, international engagement, and education in arbitration and other forms of international dispute resolution. Based in Singapore and bringing together academics, practitioners, policymakers, judges, institutions, and users from ASEAN and around the world, the Centre combines rigorous scholarship with engagement in policy and practice to address the challenges shaping the future of international dispute resolution.
Mission
To drive world-class scholarship and practical innovation in international arbitration; to support the development of coherent, principled arbitral doctrine; and to build capacity across the region through education, training, and collaborative partnerships.
Vision
To be a globally recognised centre of excellence that informs and influences the doctrine, practice, and institutional architecture of arbitration—strengthening Singapore’s leadership role in the regional and international dispute-resolution ecosystem.
Core Pillars
- Thought Leadership & Convening: Flagship summits, roundtables, and practitioner workshops.
- Capacity Building: Executive programmes, regional training, and professional development.
- Research & Scholarship: Comparative studies, doctrinal analysis, and interdisciplinary inquiry.
- Publications & Knowledge Dissemination: Peer-reviewed journals, thematic reports, and policy papers.