Navigating Legitimacy and Authority: The International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea Provisional Measures in Ukraine v. Russia
Journal: Mimbar Hukum - Fakultas Hukum Universitas Gadjah Mada
Year: 2025

Abstract International maritime disputes involving geopolitical tensions test the legitimacy and authority of tribunals like the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS). This article examines ITLOS’ provisional measures order in Ukraine v. Russia (2019) to assess how the Tribunal balances procedural fairness with enforcement challenges in politically charged disputes. Employing qualitative legal analysis, the study dissects ITLOS’ reliance on state consent and procedural integrity