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Creation of the Permanent Court of Arbitration

When
1899
Where
The Hague, Netherlands
Part of
First Hague Convention signed, ending the first international Peace Conference

The First Hague Conference resulted in the creation of the Permanent Court of Arbitration, the first global mechanism for peaceful dispute resolution.

This institution was established as a tangible outcome of the conference. It was intended to replace the institution of war with compulsory arbitration for settling international disputes, marking a significant development in international law.

Sources

  1. Hague Conventions of 1899 and 1907 Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-18

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