#territorial-claims

public  How have non-state actors, such as corporations or NGOs, influenced territorial claims in Antarctica?

Antarctica is a unique continent that is governed by a complex legal regime known as the Antarctic Treaty System (ATS). The ATS was established in...    Read more

public  How have territorial claims in Antarctica been impacted by geopolitical tensions between major world powers?

Antarctica, the southernmost continent, has long been a subject of scientific and geopolitical interest. Although it is not home to any indigenous...    Read more

map  How has the 50-year anniversary of the signing of the Antarctic Treaty impacted territorial claims in Antarctica?

The signing of the Antarctic Treaty on December 1, 1959 marked a historic moment in international relations as it established the continent of...    Read more

explore  How has technology affected territorial claims in Antarctica, and what potential impact will future advancements have?

Antarctica, the southernmost continent, is a unique territory that has been subject to territorial claims from several countries. The continent is...    Read more

terrain  How has the geopolitical landscape of Antarctica changed over time in relation to territorial claims?

Antarctica has long been a source of geopolitical tensions due to the overlapping territorial claims of several nations. The continent is governed by...    Read more

public  How have non-claimant states impacted territorial claims in Antarctica, and what influence do they have on the region?

Antarctica is the fifth largest continent and is home to some of the world's most unique wildlife, landscapes and ecosystems. It is also a region of...    Read more

public  What is the legal framework that governs territorial claims in Antarctica, and how effective is it?

Antarctica is a unique continent that has been a subject of territorial claims from multiple nations. As of 2021, there are seven countries that...    Read more

location_city  How do indigenous peoples and their claims to land factor into territorial claims in Antarctica, if at all?

Antarctica is a unique continent in that it has no native population and no country can claim sovereignty over it. However, there are several...    Read more

location_on  What are the territorial claims in Antarctica and how were they established?

Antarctica is the fifth largest continent and is the coldest, driest, and windiest continent in the world. The continent is not owned by any one...    Read more

public  What is the process for establishing a territorial claim in Antarctica, and what criteria must be met?

Antarctica is the only continent on Earth without a native human population and is governed by a unique international legal regime, the Antarctic...    Read more