UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)
28 Articles
Was the Visit and Seizure of the Skipper off the Coast of Venezuela Lawful?
Experts examine the international law basis of the U.S. boarding and seizure of a vessel carrying Venezuelan crude.
The United States’ Dirty War on “Narco Terrorism”
By Professor Ben Saul, the Challis Chair of International Law at University of Sydney and United Nations Special Rapporteur.
A New Strategy to Counter Chinese Sabotage of Taiwan’s Undersea Cables
U.S. policymakers must adopt a comprehensive strategy to counter China's "shadow fleet" and enhance Taiwan's undersea cable security.
Countering Russian Lawfare and Gray Zone Operations
Using international venues to confront Russian malign efforts is key to effectively calling out illegitimate and illegal Russian activities.
What to Watch for Following Historic Climate Opinion from ‘The Oceans Court’
The Tribunal issued the first-ever opinion by an international court articulating States’ obligations with respect to climate change.
The Just Security Podcast: A Landmark Court Opinion on the Ocean and Climate Change
The ITLOS decision is a major victory for the Commission of Small Island States on Climate Change and International Law.
Q&A: ‘The Oceans Court’ Issues Landmark Advisory Opinion on Climate Change
ITLOS determined that UNCLOS requires parties to take specific, concrete steps to prevent, reduce, and control greenhouse gas emissions.
National Security at the United Nations This Week (Jan. 22-Jan. 26)
Keep up to date on developments at the United Nations at the intersection of national security, human rights, and the rule of law.
New High Seas Treaty Prepares International Community for Sustainable and Equitable “Blue Economy”
Following the international community’s 1982 adoption of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), often referenced as the “constitution of the ocean,”…
The Russian Intercept of the U.S. Reaper and International Law
The Russian operation almost certainly violated the international law obligation of due regard and, perhaps, the prohibition on using force. Nevertheless, the Biden administration…
Assessing Military Operations in the Black Sea a Year Into Russia’s Full-Scale Invasion of Ukraine
Naval mining threats and the grain shipping deal demand more clarity from Turkey on its interpretation of the Montreux Convention.
Weaponizing Underwater Archaeology in the Russia-Ukraine War – and Beyond
A growing trend of strategic underwater cultural heritage claims risks undermining international rules of maritime sovereignty.