The factual context of the present arbitral proceedings revolves around the importation of grain into Uzbekistan in the aftermath of the dissolution of the Soviet Union. In summary, Romak and several companies specialized in the trading of grain (A) entered into a set of contracts for the supply of wheat (B). As a result of iddiculties in obtaining payment for wheat deliveries (C), Romak initiated arbitration proceedings against its Uzbek counterparty pursuant to the contracts, under the auspices of the Grain and Feed Trade Association (hereinafter, "GAFTA") (D) and unsuccessfully attempted to enforce the resulting award in several countries including Uzbekistan (E).