Concept information
social science subjects
politics and international relations
global studies
global justice and legal issues
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globalization (politics)
international political thought
international law
public international law
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globalization (politics)
international political thought
international law
public international law
Preferred term
law of the sea
Definition
- The seas and oceans cover over seven tenths of the Earth's surface and have often been described as one of the global commons, or res communis. They have long formed an international arena where states have had to regulate their conduct and reach pragmatic accommodations of interests. [Source: Encyclopedia of Global Studies; Law of the Sea]
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URI
https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/law_of_the_sea
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