Swiss Arbitration Ambassadors for Cyprus

Geopolitics and International Arbitration: Where Will Tariffs, Competition for Natural Resources and Re-armament Lead Us?

Four Seasons, Limassol
14 May, 2026
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Geopolitics is no longer a distant backdrop to international arbitration, it is increasingly shaping the disputes themselves. At the fourth edition of Cyprus Arbitration Days (CAD) 2026, our Swiss Arbitration Ambassadors for Cyprus, Panagiotis Kyriakou and Stavros Pavlou are co-organising this side event in partnership with the CAD team to bring this reality into focus with a dynamic and timely session.

“Geopolitics and international arbitration: where will tariffs, competition for natural resources and re-armament lead us?” will take place on the eve of the main conference on 14 May 2026, from 09:00 to 11:00 (Cyprus time) at the Four Seasons Limassol. The panels for the side event are as follows:

Panel 1: “Arbitrating geopolitics: new disputes and trends”, moderated by Panagiotis A. Kyriakou (Archipel) will unpack how rising geopolitical tensions are generating new types of disputes, and what that means for arbitration practitioners.

  • Myrto Pantelaki (Hellenic Ministry of Defense)
  • Marily Paralika (Fieldfisher)
  • Sargis Grigoryan (Grigoryan Disputes)

Panel 2: “Enforcement amid geopolitical tensions”, moderated by Tatiana Minaeva (TM Arbitration) will tackle one of the most pressing questions today: how do you enforce arbitral awards in an increasingly fragmented and politically charged world?

  • Lezgin Polater (Archipel)
  • Stavros Pavlou (Patrikios Legal)
  • Michael Dunmore (Kennedys)

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Bringing together diverse perspectives from across jurisdictions and sectors, this session offers a sharp, practical look at where arbitration is headed as global dynamics continue to shift.

Part of the official Cyprus Arbitration Days 2026 programme, this is a session not to miss.

Explore the full programme and register now to be part of the conversation.