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Continents and Oceans — Key Cases & Reports
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Key Cases & Reports
United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)
1982 (entered into force 1994)UNCLOS is not a 'judgment' in the traditional sense but a landmark international treaty that serves as the constitutional framework for the oceans and seas. It establishes a…
Antarctic Treaty System
1959 (entered into force 1961)The Antarctic Treaty is a pivotal international agreement that designates Antarctica as a continent for peace and scientific cooperation, effectively demilitarizing it and setting…