Arctic Ocean Shipping Navigation, Security and Sovereignty in the North American Arctic

Research output: Book/ReportBookpeer-review

Abstract

In Arctic Ocean Shipping, Donald R. Rothwell assesses contemporary navigation, security and sovereignty issues in the North American Arctic. Shipping in the Arctic Ocean is becoming a critical legal, geopolitical and security issue as a result of climate change and increased interest from non-Arctic States such as China. The law of the sea provides the key legal framework for the regulation of Arctic Ocean shipping, and has been relied upon by Canada and the United States to develop the legal regime for the Northwest Passage and the Bering Strait. Navigation within the EEZ and high seas in the Arctic is also becoming more strategically significant as a result of climate change. Multiple issues are raised with respect to maritime security and the adequacy of the existing legal regime, including how Canada and the United States will respond to interest being expressed in Arctic shipping by Asian States.
Original languageEnglish
Place of PublicationLeiden, The Netherlands
PublisherBrill
Volume1
Edition1
ISBN (Print)9789004363878
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2018

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Arctic Ocean Shipping Navigation, Security and Sovereignty in the North American Arctic'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this