Protecting United States Interests in Antarctica
Part I of this article presents an overview of the physical features and resources of Antarctica and the Southern Ocean. Next, the article explains the history of the diverse claims and interests in Antarctic territory, with particular emphasis on the United States' activities. Aspects of the A...
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ftunivsandiego:oai:digital.sandiego.edu:sdlr-1440 2023-05-15T14:04:40+02:00 Protecting United States Interests in Antarctica Scott, Ronald W. 1989-05-01T07:00:00Z application/pdf https://digital.sandiego.edu/sdlr/vol26/iss3/5 https://digital.sandiego.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1440&context=sdlr unknown Digital USD https://digital.sandiego.edu/sdlr/vol26/iss3/5 https://digital.sandiego.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1440&context=sdlr San Diego Law Review Law Law of the Sea text 1989 ftunivsandiego 2022-05-02T06:33:35Z Part I of this article presents an overview of the physical features and resources of Antarctica and the Southern Ocean. Next, the article explains the history of the diverse claims and interests in Antarctic territory, with particular emphasis on the United States' activities. Aspects of the Antarctic Treaty regime are then explored, especially management of living resources and potential exploration and exploitation of hydrocarbon and mineral resources. The article points out past weaknesses in United States' Antarctic policymaking. Recommendations include a broader role for the Department of Defense in areas such as safety and security, and resolution among Antarctic Treaty parties of jurisdiction over criminal offenses committed in Antarctica. The model suggested is transposed from the North Atlantic Treaty Organization's Status of Forces Agreement. Finally, the article examines the recent influence of the United Nations over Antarctic affairs, and proposes increased cooperation between the governing Antarctic Treaty consultative parties and the United Nations to avoid confrontation over the impending minerals regime. Text Antarc* Antarctic Antarctica Southern Ocean University of San Diego: Digital@USanDiego Antarctic Southern Ocean The Antarctic |
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Part I of this article presents an overview of the physical features and resources of Antarctica and the Southern Ocean. Next, the article explains the history of the diverse claims and interests in Antarctic territory, with particular emphasis on the United States' activities. Aspects of the Antarctic Treaty regime are then explored, especially management of living resources and potential exploration and exploitation of hydrocarbon and mineral resources. The article points out past weaknesses in United States' Antarctic policymaking. Recommendations include a broader role for the Department of Defense in areas such as safety and security, and resolution among Antarctic Treaty parties of jurisdiction over criminal offenses committed in Antarctica. The model suggested is transposed from the North Atlantic Treaty Organization's Status of Forces Agreement. Finally, the article examines the recent influence of the United Nations over Antarctic affairs, and proposes increased cooperation between the governing Antarctic Treaty consultative parties and the United Nations to avoid confrontation over the impending minerals regime. |
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