128 NOTE KUTAFIN UNIVERSITY LAW REVIEW SHOULD THE WTO HAVE RULES ON FRIVOLOUS CLAIMS IN ITS DISPUTE SETTLEMENT UNDERSTANDING? <...> By Yulia Mogutova Author Student, Kutafi n Moscow State Law University E-mail: Julia-mogutova@mail.ru Abstract The globalization of economic relations gives rise to a number of international disputes. <...> However, the interdependence of politics and economics creates signifi cant hurdles for the disputes settlement procedure. <...> It analyzes the legal nature of frivolous claims compared with de minimis claims, outlining the negative and destructive impact on international economic relations of the former. <...> The author analyzes various approaches to handling frivolous claims in some international jurisdictions, including the ICJ as a well-known international dispute settlement body. <...> Special attention is given to ICSID practice, which has many examples of dismissing frivolous claims. <...> The author suggests that a procedure for dismissing frivolous claim should be introduced at the consultation level and that the injured party should be entitled to compensation. <...> Keywords Frivolous claim, WTO Dispute Settlement Understanding, WTO law, ICSID, international disputes www.kulawr.ru Volume 1 September 2014 Issue 1 Yulia Mogutova Should the WTO Have Rules on Frivolous Claims? 129 Dispute settlement plays a crucial role both in national and international legal systems. <...> A party seeking to undermine the authority of the other party, or in other ways to discredit it, is common. <...> Bringing a claim in court is one option for adversely infl uencing the opposite party’s reputation. <...> As soon as the case is in the court, the proceedings become available to the public. <...> Even though the results of the proceeding depend on the court decision, the claims can have a negative impact on attitudes toward the respondent from the beginning of the procedure. <...> On the other hand, in case of a groundless claim, this may infl uence not only the defendant, but also the court itself, because respect for and confi dence in the judicial authorities are queried. <...> Dealing with such cases at the international level is a challenge for the international dispute settlement system. <...> When a dispute concerns international economic and political relations it is never easy for the court to outline the real merits of the case and fi <...>