Based on a conference held in Salzburg, this volume contributes to the European model of international courts without being limited to this aspect. In articles and discussions both the academic and practitioner are being provided with a comprehensive insight view on themes as: - From diplomacy to judging in international law - Acess to international courts - Methods of interpretation - judicial dialogue - Acceptance and criticisms of judgments - The European Court of Justice - The European Court of Human Rights - The WTO Appelate Body - The United States Courts.