Acta Universitatis Danubius. Juridica, Vol 9, No 3 (2013)

Abstract

This Article represents an overview of long-running borderdispute between two neighbouring states – Republicof Croatia and Republicof Slovenia in the maritime area ofthe Northern Adriatic. Despite more than twodecades of unsuccessful efforts, including several documents controversial onone or both sides, there are still some disputable points waiting for the finalsettlement. It is expected to be reached by the Arbitration Tribunalestablished by the Arbitration Agreement between Croatia and Slovenia, signed in 2009. Without any doubt, this Agreement represents astep forward in their mutual efforts toward peaceful solution, but alsocontains few open questions to be resolved by the Arbitration Tribunal. Inthis Article the author presents brief overview of long-time efforts that ledto the conclusion of the Arbitration Agreement, as well as the main componentsthat has to be considered – strong political demands in relation to preserveterritorial integrities of both states and – at the end – to accomplish apeaceful solution in accordance to the rules of international law.