Abstract This article examines the role of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms in the settlement of international disputes involving tangible cultural heritage. It argues that ADR mechanisms—including negotiation, mediation, conciliation, and arbitration—offer distinct advantages over litigation. By situating ADR within the broader framework of international dispute settlement, this article demonstrates that these mechanisms are fully consistent with international law and are increasingly relied upon by States and private entities alike. While recognizing that ADR is not a universal remedy and that traditional litigation remains necessary in certain cases, this article concludes that ADR plays an essential role in the effective settlement of international cultural heritage disputes and, consequently, in the protection of cultural heritage itself.
Alessandro Chechi (Thu,) studied this question.