Antarctic Treaty 1991: A U.S. Position

The Antarctic Treaty of 1959, ratified in 1961, is subject to review in 1991. This thesis presents a negotiating position for the United States in the event the Treaty is reviewed. To do so, it examines important aspects of the review process, presenting a broad view of the issues, parties, and stra...

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Main Author: Willis, Karen D.
Other Authors: NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
Format: Text
Language:English
Published: 1990
Subjects:
Government and Political Science
Sociology and Law
*UNITED STATES
ANTARCTIC REGIONS
TREATIES
NEGOTIATIONS
THESES
CONFLICT
*TREATIES
ANTARCTIC TREATY(1959)
UNITED STATES
ANTARCTICA
MILITARY FORCES(UNITED STATES)
NAVY
INTERNATIONAL LAW
Antarctic
The Antarctic
Antarc*
Antarctica
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Summary:The Antarctic Treaty of 1959, ratified in 1961, is subject to review in 1991. This thesis presents a negotiating position for the United States in the event the Treaty is reviewed. To do so, it examines important aspects of the review process, presenting a broad view of the issues, parties, and strategies facing the United States in these negotiations. In addition, major issues which have evolved over the past 30 years within the parameters of the Antarctic Treaty System are explored, as well as areas of potential future conflict. The positions of those countries within and those outside the Antarctic Treaty System are identified in order to anticipate areas of conflict and consensus during the negotiation process. Additionally, some planning implications are explored which highlight operational support areas of concern. The thesis concludes that it is in the United States' interest for the Antarctic Treaty to continue in its present form and presents a negotiating strategy to achieve that end.

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