Governing the Antarctic
Subtitle: The Effectiveness and Legitimacy of the Antarctic Treaty System
Contributors: Olav Schram Stokke (Editor); Davor Vidas (Editor)
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: January 28, 1997
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 486
ISBN-13: 9780521572378
Subjects: International law of territories; Treaties & other sources of international law; Treaties And Alliances; International status; Political Science; Legal Reference / Law Profession; Politics/International Relations; Air & Space; International; Legal System; Law / Air & Space; Antarctic Treaty system; International Relations - Treaties; Antarctica
First sentence: Originating in French law, the term regime generally refers to 'a system of rules of regulations'.
Description: After thirty-five years, the regime based on the Antarctic Treaty is more vigorous than ever. Here leading scholars of international law and international relations examine the effectiveness and legitimacy of this regime by asking two questions: are current changes affecting the ability of this regime to cope with major problems in the region, and how do those changes affect its standing among parties to the Treaty and in the wider international community?

Individual chapters deal with Antarctic regimes for marine living resources, mineral activities, environmental protection and tourism. Throughout, a keen eye is kept on how these components interact and reinforce each other. This analysis is supported by in-depth studies of compatibility and tension between the Antarctic Treaty System and the international community at large.

It also draws upon case studies of how domestic concerns and decision-making in four selected countries affect international cooperation in the Antarctic.