Zachary Douglas

Professor Zachary Douglas KC holds a PhD from Cambridge University and joined The Graduate Institute in 2011 as a full-time faculty member. His primary research focuses on intersections between public and private international law, including investment arbitration, financial crime, law of the sea, and colonial/postcolonial legal frameworks. He actively practices as counsel/arbitrator at 3VB Chambers in London while maintaining academic duties.

• Educations: PhD in International Law from University of Cambridge

Research interests span 15 thematic areas including democracy/rule of law, self-determination, humanitarian intervention, and territorial disputes. His geographic expertise covers Africa, Eastern Asia, Central Europe, Middle East, Oceania, and polar regions.

Recent publications emphasize treaty interpretation challenges in investment arbitration (2011) and state immunity doctrines (2011). Earlier works include foundational texts on ICSID mechanisms (2010) and investment claims law (2009). Financial crime contributions (2008) address transnational banking regulations.

• Professional Activities: Active arbitrator in international tribunals
• Chambers Affiliation: 3VB Chambers, London