AN INTERVIEW WITH GUDMUNDUR EIRIKSSON

In an interview, Gudmundur Eiriksson, Ambassador of Iceland, shared his views on the Law of the Sea. It has been argued that international law originated in maritime affairs. The formative period of international law revolved around the law of the sea and was characterized by great scholars who deba...

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Published in:Journal of international affairs (New York) 2005-10, Vol.59 (1), p.43-51
Main Authors: Hill, Katherine, Wales, Zachary
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Conventions
Eiriksson, Gudmundur
Exclusive economic zone
Fishing zones
Foreign policy
International agreements
International law
International relations
Jurisdiction
Law of the sea
Maritime law
Negotiations
Territorial issues
U.S.A
Underwater exploration
United Nations
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Summary:In an interview, Gudmundur Eiriksson, Ambassador of Iceland, shared his views on the Law of the Sea. It has been argued that international law originated in maritime affairs. The formative period of international law revolved around the law of the sea and was characterized by great scholars who debated issues such as the freedom of the seas. But the reason it started in this arena is that international crises were not necessarily dictated by state-to-state relationships, but instead were characterized by each state vis-a-vis the rest of the world. The fallout from expanding jurisdictional claims resulted in the conference on the Law of the Sea. A major aspect was the debate over the narrow zones, which are somewhat linked to territorial shipping rights, navigation rights and resource rights.
ISSN:0022-197X