Journal of State Public Policy (JSPP)
Vol. 1 No. 3 (2026): Journal of State Public Policy

Reconstructing Domestic Arbitration Frameworks to Mitigate Litigation Finance Risks in Investment Disputes

Ariq Ardiawan Alano (Faculty of Law, University of Indonesia, Indonesia)



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Publish Date
31 May 2026

Abstract

The proliferation of Third-Party Funding (TPF) within Investor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS) has transformed international arbitration into a speculative asset class, jeopardizing host states' fiscal sovereignty. This article examines the structural vulnerabilities arising from the regulatory vacuum in domestic arbitration frameworks, specifically within the Indonesian legal system. While existing scholarship predominantly focuses on multilateral reforms, this study argues that the absence of domestic lex arbitri oversight facilitates predatory litigation and engenders "regulatory chill." Employing normative legal research with a comparative analysis of Singapore, Hong Kong, and the IA-CEPA standards, the research demonstrates that domestic legislative intervention is a prerequisite for sovereign resilience. The study proposes a comprehensive reconstruction of the National Arbitration Law through three pivotal pillars: precise statutory definitions, mandatory disclosure of funding identities, and the empowerment of tribunals to impose security for costs. These reforms are essential to rebalance investment protection with the preservation of host states' public space.

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Journal of State Public Policy (JSPP), published triannually (April, August, and December) by Cerdas Pedia, is a peer-reviewed, open-access academic journal dedicated to the rigorous analysis of public policy formulation, state administration, and legal regulatory frameworks. Serving as a critical ...