The Status Under International Law of the Maritime Areas Around Svalbard

The Spitsbergen Treaty of 1920 conferred sovereignty on Norway regarding Svalbard subject to the stipulations of the Treaty. By its terms, the Treaty refers to the Svalbard archipelago and the territorial sea. This article examines the controversy over the question of the present-day extent of the applicability of the Treaty, including the continental shelf and exclusive economic zone.     

The Korea Coast Guard's Use of Force Against Chinese Fishing Vessels: A Note

In November 2016, the Korea Coast Guard published the “Manual for the Use of Weapons” in response to the sometimes violent resistance of Chinese fishing vessels to the law enforcement activities of the Korea Coast Guard. This article looks at this manual, the possible uses of crew-served weapons, and the international legal precedents for the use of force at sea.     

The International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea on Maritime Delimitation: The Bangladesh v. Myanmar Case

This article uses the Northwest Passage as a case for study of one issue relating to the regime of international straits: whether a strait formed geographically and functionally by means of artificial aids for navigation may be regarded as an artificial waterway to which the regime of international straits does not apply. The article suggests that the Northwest Passage could be subject to a bilateral treaty regime between Canada and the United States, largely akin to that which applies to artificial waterways such as the Panama Canal. This solution would guarantee both Canadian sovereignty over the Passage and the interests of international shipping in having a route open and secure.