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land in the region, by scientific data, by the international law of the sea (UNCLOS) and by the domestic law of the Arctic states (Byers, 2010). The US is the only state that has not ratified the UNCLOS. Under UNCLOS all states exercise an exclusive economic zone (EEZ) 370km from their coastline, giving them rights over the water and seabed resources up to that point (UNCLOS, 1982). Potential offshore oil and gas developments are within this limit. Land borders are not disputed, however adjacent states

Country: Netherlands Name: Michael Zuker and Max Myszkowski Committee: United Nations General Assembly Topic: Territorial Disputes in the South China Sea Background Following the cessation of the Cold War, a massive territorial dispute erupted over two island chains in the South China Sea (SCS), the Paracels and the Spratleys. Those nations disputing their rightful ownership include China, Malaysia, Vietnam, the Philippines, Brunei, and Taiwan. The source of the conflict in this area stems from

complicated as some overlap with other nations’ Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZ). Despite the “intraregional distrust, deeply rooted historical issues, and rapidly increasing military spending” in the region surrounding the South China Sea, one expert argues that “not only has the conflict not escalated into a serious military conflict; it has, in fact, been mitigated… in fact, a more stable peace has developed.” (Costlow, 2012, p.6). In the economic aspect, the SCS acts as the world’s largest economies

ships). This means that 12 miles of the Arctic Archipelago belong to Canada (2008). So legally we do own parts of the Arctic but what about after 12 miles? Well there is another set of laws in the UNCLOS act. There is a 200 nautical-mile Exclusive Economic Zone around

The use of exclusive language can discriminate against people and make them feel inferior due to race, religion, gender or even disability. For example instead of referring someone else as ‘the white man’ which is the generalising term for Caucasian, we can be more specific such as saying ‘the gentleman from England’ instead. Jargon is also a form of exclusive language that is used in a particular context such as occupation and may make

Despite recent International opportunism, Canada lays claim to the region through historic documents and acts of sovereignty. Canada’s claim to the area began in 1670. When King Charles II of England granted Rupert’s land in a charter to the Hudson’s Bay Company at the height of the fur trading era. This charter covered a large area around Hudson’s Bay, including the northern expanse above the bay (Rose 4). In 1880, Britain granted the new dominion of Canada the Arctic Archipelago (Rose 5). Including

Conflicting views Under the Obama administration, the term rebalancing has been stated when it comes to the relationships in the South China Sea. The point of rebalancing has come up when speaking about the confrontation in the South China Sea. The idea is that the United States wants to restore the original agreement by UNCLOS in order to give its allies a fair piece of the South China Sea and its resources. China views this not as rebalancing, but as suppression. China has stated that the United

roll. The referendum question has also been phrased as one of immediate and full sovereignty, and assures that the implications of this are well explained to the electorate, which should dissuade many to vote for independence due to the negative economic and social impacts it will have in the territory. France is confident New Caledonia will continue to pursue its future as a territory of the French republic as predicted by the French media. France will attempt to put the full responsibility of

United States justified in its authoritative manner of obtaining and controlling the Panama canal zone? __________________ James Chen Mr. Hughes Word Count: 2181 Number of Pages: 9  Section 1: Identification and Evaluation of Sources: This investigation aims to address the question: Was the United States justified in its authoritative manner of obtaining and controlling the Panama canal zone? To address this question, this investigation will examine three critical points: the use of

101 of UNCLOS should be read in conjunction with article 58(2), which provides that "articles 88 to 115 and other pertinent rules of international law apply to the exclusive economic zone in so far as they are not incompatible with this Part." Thus, the geographic scope of article 101(a) should be read to include the exclusive economic zone of any State.15 Accordingly, when the acts set forth in article 101(a) are committed beyond the territorial sea of any State, they are considered acts of piracy