This presentation explains the WTO dispute settlement system, established in 1995 as a rules-based, compulsory, and exclusive mechanism to resolve disputes under covered agreements. Governed by the Dispute Settlement Understanding (DSU), it aims to ensure predictability and security in global trade. The system involves consultations, adjudication, and appeals, with key actors including member states, panels, the Appellate Body, and the WTO Secretariat. It operates on clear timelines, offers alternatives like arbitration and mediation, and enforces rulings through implementation, compensation, or authorized retaliation if a member fails to comply.