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The Development of the Jurisprudence of the International Court of Justice in the Examination of Territorial Disputes in Recent Times
The Development of the Jurisprudence of the International Court of Justice in the Examination of Territorial Disputes in Recent Times

Author(s): Ioana-Roxana Oltean
Subject(s): International Law, Maritime Law, Court case
Published by: Asociația română de drept internațional și relații internaționale
Keywords: maritime; delimitation; boundaries; territories; case-law;

Summary/Abstract: Maritime delimitations refer to the legal process of determining the boundaries between adjacent or opposite states' territorial waters and exclusive economic zones (EEZs)/continental shelves. This article aims at providing an overview of the case-law evolution of maritime delimitations and the principles and methods used in resolving such disputes. The article also examines the challenges and controversies that arise in the context of maritime delimitations, including the competing interests of states, the role of international law, and the impact on resource exploitation and conservation. Finally, the article explores the consistent approach of the ICJ of this topic.

  • Issue Year: 2022
  • Issue No: 28
  • Page Range: 39-56
  • Page Count: 18
  • Language: English