The US Should Ratify the Law of the Sea Convention
Should the United States ratify the Law of the Sea Convention?
Should the United States ratify the Law of the Sea Convention?
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The law of the sea refers to treaties and international agreements by governments for maintenance of order, productivity, and peaceful coexistence in the sea. Law of the sea (LOS) convention was ratified more than 30 years ago in Jamaica.[1] Considered the “constitution of Oceans,” LOS intends to regulate the utilization of earth’s resources. All countries that are signatories of this convention are bound to respect it. Issues that arise due to failure to adhere to the law of the sea convention are arbitrated by the international
[1] Song, Yann-huei, and Stein Tønnesson. “The Impact Of The Law Of The Sea Convention On Conflict And Conflict Management In The South China Sea.” Ocean Development & International Law 44, no. 3 (2013): 246. doi:10.1080/00908320.2013.808935…
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