History lessons for the Arctic : what international maritime disputes tell us about a new ocean / editor, Heather A. Conley ; contributing authors, Heather A. Conley, Alan D. Hemmings, Kristine Offerdal, Nilufer Oral ; project coordinator, Matthew Melino.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hemmings, Alan D., author.

Offerdal, Kristine, author.

Oral, Nilufer, author.

Contributor:

Conley, Heather A., editor, author.

Center for Strategic and International Studies (Washington, D.C.), issuing body.

Center for Strategic and International Studies (Washington, D.C.). Europe Program, issuing body.

Center for Stragegic and International Studies (Washington, D.C.). Brzezinski Institute on Geostrategy, sponsoring body.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Svalbard Treaty (1920 February 9).

Svalbard Treaty.

Montreux Convention (1936 July 20).

Montreux Convention.

Antarctic Treaty (1959 December 1).

Antarctic Treaty.

Maritime law.

Arctic Ocean--International status.

Arctic Ocean.

Maritime law--Arctic regions.

International law.

Arctic Regions.

Physical Description:

vii, 52 pages : maps ; 28 cm

Place of Publication:

Washington, DC : Center for Strategic & International Studies ; Lanham, MD : Rowman & Littlefield, [2016]

Summary:

"This study examines three historical maritime disputes to draw lessons and insights for the future of maritime governance in a rapidly transforming Arctic. The historical case studies--the 1920 Svalbard Treaty and the implementation of the fisheries protection zone in the Svalbard Archipelago; the 1936 Montreux Convention and the challenge of adapting this instrument to modern maritime requirements amid increased regional tensions in the Black and Eastern Mediterranean Seas; and the 1961 Antarctic Treaty and the efforts leading to the establishment of a marine protected area in the Ross Sea--are highly instructive cases for a region that also must balance a confluence of international economic development, environmental protection, and security concerns along with strategic and ecologically sensitive maritime spaces. While historically unique, important lessons for the Arctic and its future governing needs are gleaned that address challenging geography, the assertion of national sovereignty, and the pursuit of shared environmental goals. It is hoped that these lessons can inform the development of future Arctic governance structures and mechanisms"--Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Acknowledgments

Executive summary

1. Lessons for the Arctic : developing an international normative framework for a new ocean / Heather A. Conley

2. The 1920 Svalbard treaty / Kristine Offerdal

3. The 1936 Montreux Convention / Nilufer Oral

4. The 1959 Antarctic Treaty and subsequent Antarctic Treaty System / Alan D. Hemmings

About the authors.

Notes:

"December 2016."

"A report of the CSIS Europe Program with support from the Brzezinski Institute on Geostrategy."

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

9781442279827

1442279826

OCLC:

969387412