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Ukraine V. The Russian Federation: Navigating Conflict Over Sovereignty Under Unclos, NilüFer Oral
Ukraine V. The Russian Federation: Navigating Conflict Over Sovereignty Under Unclos, NilüFer Oral
International Law Studies
Following Russia’s annexation of Crimea in 2014, or according to Russia, its accession following a referendum, Ukraine brought several international cases against the Russian Federation, including two cases under Annex VII of UNCLOS: The Dispute Concerning Coastal State Rights in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov, and Kerch Strait in 2016 and The Detention of Three Ukrainian Naval Vessels in 2019. At the center of these disputes is the conflict between Ukraine and Russia over sovereignty of Crimea. Russia contested jurisdiction in all cases invoking different exceptions under UNCLOS, including the argument that the dispute concerns sovereignty over Crimea and …
The Occupation Of Maritime Territory Under International Humanitarian Law, Marco Longobardo
The Occupation Of Maritime Territory Under International Humanitarian Law, Marco Longobardo
International Law Studies
This article explores whether it is possible to apply the law of occupation beyond land territory, to maritime areas characterized here as “maritime territory.” The article argues that the definition of territory under Article 42 of the 1907 Hague Regulations comprises internal waters, territorial sea, and archipelagic waters, whereas other areas such as the continental shelf, the exclusive economic zone, and high seas fall outside the scope of Article 42. Accordingly, internal waters, the territorial sea, and archipelagic waters may be placed under occupation if a hostile force exercises actual authority over them without valid legal title. The article describes …
The Law Of Naval Warfare And China’S Maritime Militia, James Kraska, Michael Monti
The Law Of Naval Warfare And China’S Maritime Militia, James Kraska, Michael Monti
International Law Studies
China operates a vast network of fishing vessels that form a maritime militia equipped and trained to conduct intelligence, communications, and targeting support for the People's Liberation Army Navy. Fishing vessels normally are exempt from capture or attack in the law of naval warfare unless they are integrated into the naval forces, but distinguishing between legitimate fishing vessels and maritime militia during naval warfare is virtually impossible.
Full Volume 81: International Law Challenges: Homeland Security And Combating Terrorism
Full Volume 81: International Law Challenges: Homeland Security And Combating Terrorism
International Law Studies
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Chapter Vi (The Tanker War And The Maritime Environment)
Chapter Vi (The Tanker War And The Maritime Environment)
International Law Studies
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Full Volume 74: The Tanker War, 1980-88: Law And Policy
Full Volume 74: The Tanker War, 1980-88: Law And Policy
International Law Studies
No abstract provided.
Full Volume 73: The Commander's Handbook On The Law Of Naval Operations
Full Volume 73: The Commander's Handbook On The Law Of Naval Operations
International Law Studies
No abstract provided.
Chapter V: Principles And Sources Of The Law Of Armed Conflict
Chapter V: Principles And Sources Of The Law Of Armed Conflict
International Law Studies
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The Law Of Naval Warfare And International Straits, Wolff Heintschel Von Heinegg
The Law Of Naval Warfare And International Straits, Wolff Heintschel Von Heinegg
International Law Studies
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The Law Of Piracy: Table Of Contents, Alfred P. Rubin
The Law Of Piracy: Table Of Contents, Alfred P. Rubin
International Law Studies
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The Law Of Piracy: "Piracy" In The Twentieth Century, Alfred P. Rubin
The Law Of Piracy: "Piracy" In The Twentieth Century, Alfred P. Rubin
International Law Studies
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