Research Projects
RESEARCH PROJECTS
NUSCIA advances a research agenda that combines doctrinal analysis, comparative study, empirical inquiry, and policy-oriented work. The Centre’s projects are designed to address the evolving needs of the ASEAN–Asia region, contribute to global debates in arbitration, and strengthen the principled development of international dispute resolution.
Flagship Research Initiatives
ASEAN Comparative Arbitration Project
A multi-year comparative study mapping arbitration legislation, jurisprudence, institutional rules, and practice trends across ASEAN jurisdictions. The project aims to develop the first integrated regional reference resource for courts, practitioners, and policymakers.
ASEAN Arbitration Harmonisation Task Force
A collaborative initiative assembling regional experts to study convergence and divergence across ASEAN arbitration laws, with the long-term objective of developing a Model ASEAN Arbitration Statute and strengthening coherence in the region's arbitral architecture.
Rule of Law & ISDS Project
A research programme examining the evolving role of investor-state arbitration through a rule-of-law lens, focusing on legitimacy, due process, proportionality, and the structural design of review mechanisms. Outputs include comparative analyses, policy papers, and thematic roundtable reports.
Thematic Research Clusters
Beyond its flagship initiatives, the Centre conducts research across several emerging and cross-cutting areas:
- Technology & Digital Economy Disputes – including platform liability, digital assets, data governance, and cyber-related claims.
- Energy Transition & Climate Arbitration – exploring disputes arising from decarbonisation, renewable infrastructure, and climate-related investment.
- AI, Evidence & Procedural Innovation – analysing the impact of artificial intelligence, digital hearings, and new evidentiary tools on arbitral fairness and efficiency.
- Public Policy & Curial Review – doctrinal studies on arbitrability, public policy, due process, and the calibrated limits of judicial supervision.
These thematic clusters ensure that the Centre’s research remains responsive to regional developments and globally significant trends.