Karen J. Alter is professor of political science and law at Northwestern University and a permanent visiting professor at the iCourts Center of Excellence, University of Copenhagen School of Law. She is the author of Establishing the Supremacy of European Law and The European Court's Political Power.

"Alter's book elicits, and deserves, high praise. It is an impressive synthesis of an immense amount of new data that will provide grist for empiricists and set the standard for new work on international courts for years to come."---José E. Alvarez, American Journal of International Law --- "In The New Terrain of International Law: Courts, Politics, Rights, Karen Alter provides the most ambitious, comprehensive, and successful analysis of this new world of international courts and the impact they have exerted on international and domestic law and politics."---Mark Pollack, Perspectives on Politics --- "This is a solid and sophisticated volume and should be on the reading list of all those who are interested in international courts and tribunals. It provides a strong account of the rapid emergence of international courts and their role in the international political and legal systems. Additionally, the book would be an appropriate read for advanced classes in political sciences and international relations."---Chiara Giorgetti, H-Net Reviews --- "Alter argues that most observers have failed to comprehend the vast number of international courts and similar adjudicatory methods leading to numerous binding judgments regarding economic disputes, human rights, and criminal law. Tracking these developments in a clear and systematic way, she concludes that there is a zone of international relations governed by the rule of law." --- "This pathbreaking book illuminates a quiet revolution that has reshaped international law, and it will change many readers' views about the new global legal system. . . . She masterfully demonstrates how, as the idea of global governance takes root, governments increasingly take pains to be seen as following the law--a development that has greatly increased the power of international courts and judges." --- "Honorable Mention for the 2015 Chadwick Alger Award, International Studies Association" --- "Winner of the 2015 International Law Best Book Award, International Law Section of the International Studies Association" --- "Winner of the 2015 Certificate of Merit for a Preeminent Contribution to Creative Scholarship, American Society of International Law"