Territorial Disputes and Natural Resources: The Melting of the Ice and Arctic Dispute
Article from: OGEL 2 (2012), in Polar Energy Law (Arctic, Antarctic)
Abstract
Throughout modern history, territorial claims in the Arctic region have been relatively limited due to inaccessibility due to layers of thick ice, harsh weather and logistical constraints. Although global warming may be disputed in some quarters, there is no doubt that the recent Arctic melt has resulted in a scramble for both territory and natural resources among the five Arctic nations. As the Arctic powers rush to stake their potentially lucrative claims, pending disputes will be ignited and new disputes will arise. This essay seeks to provide a brief overview of ...