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The ongoing Iran-Israel conflict has highlighted the vulnerability of global petroleum supply chains and the extent to which geopolitical instability can affect petroleum-import-dependent economies such as Zambia. Although geographically distant from the conflict, Zambia remains exposed to disruptions in international petroleum transportation routes, rising fuel costs and supply uncertainties due to its dependence on imported petroleum products.
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This article examines the impact of geopolitical risk on Zambia’s petroleum sector and analyses the adequacy of Zambia’s arbitration framework in resolving disputes arising from petroleum supply disruptions, force majeure events and contractual non-performance.
The article further considers the role of arbitration under the Arbitration Act No 19 of 2000, including interim measures of protection, enforcement of arbitral awards and party autonomy in dispute resolution. It argues that while Zambia’s arbitration framework provides a strong foundation 34 for commercial dispute resolution, the increasing complexity and urgency of energy disputes necessitate consideration of specialised and expedited mechanisms tailored to the petroleum and energy sectors.
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Should you have any questions regarding the information in this article, please do not hesitate to contact Ken Phiri or Emmanuel Mutale.
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This article was first published by Jus Mundi.