The study finds that norm collisions and institutional overlaps in international law do not inevitably lead to fragmentation or chaos. Instead, they frequently lead to cooperative forms of conflict management that generate inter-institutional order, though the normative quality of this order remains contested. The authors propose an 'interface conflict' framework for analyzing these dynamics.

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This paper introduces a valuable framework for studying norm collisions in international law. The interface conflict framework and its micro-level approach provides a nuanced understanding of how overlaps and collisions are activated and managed. The analysis of conflict management types is particularly insightful, showing how collisions can be creative of order. While there are limitations, the theoretical contribution and empirical findings are significant enough to warrant a strong rating.