International jurisdictional issues in the Arctic Ocean

Journal Article · Sat Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1983 · Ocean Dev. Int. Law; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1080/00908328409545755· OSTI ID:6288084

Shusterich, K M

Awareness in the United States of the strategic value of the Arctic has been prevalent for many years. Appreciation of the Arctic's economic, political, and scientific value, as well as its juridical importance, is rapidly increasing. For several years, both the Soviet Union and Canada have had more ongoing commercial, scientific, and policy activities in the Arctic regions than the United States. Resource development, national security, and marine boundary issues promise to raise the level of awareness and importance of the Arctic regions to the United States over the next twenty years. The purpose of the article is to indicate the range and complexity of marine boundary jurisdiction issues in the Arctic. The commercial development of offshore hydrocarbons in the Arctic promises to increase political and legal pressures in several disputed marine boundary areas. Consequently, disputes over marine boundaries in the Arctic could disrupt future peaceful relations between Arctic rim nations. 55 references, 4 figures.

• Research Organization: Woods Hole Oceanographic Inst., MA
• OSTI ID: 6288084
• Journal Information: Ocean Dev. Int. Law; (United States), Journal Name: Ocean Dev. Int. Law; (United States) Vol. 14:3; ISSN ODILA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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