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sov÷er÷eign÷ty [sov-rin-tee]
Making claims
and the UNCLOS
Hydrocarbons in the Arctic
Current state
Hans Island
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Proposed solutions
Beaufort Sea
1825 Treaty of Saint Petersburg-
“the line of demarcation shall follow the summit of the mountains situated parallel to the Coast, as far as the point of intersection…and, finally, from the said point of intersection, the said Meridian Line of the 141st degree, in its prolongation as far as the Frozen Ocean”
Photo by Archives New Zealand
20 years of Natural Gas
6.3 Billion barrels of Oil
2004: Leased eight separate sections for underwater oil exploration and research
2009: US Secretary of Commerce announced a moratorium on all commercial fishing in the region
Photo by Werner Kunz
Northwest Passage
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An International Strait?
Northern Sea Route
Prime Minister Harper-
“Canada has a choice when it comes to defending our sovereignty in the Arctic…and make no mistake, this Government intends to use it.”
Photo by thelearningcurvedotca
Diminishing powers
Military advancements
Military bases and patrol vessels
Operation Nanook ++
Operation Nanook
- Joint military exercise
- Involves other countries
- Up to 1250 participants
- Latest Arctic technology
