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Controversial Issues in the Law of the Sea and Existing Resolution Strategies
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Abstract
The establishment of a maritime community of shared future requires a commitment to legal governance of the oceans. However, the lack of codified maritime law and customary international legal norms presents significant challenges to this endeavor. In order to overcome these challenges, countries must adhere to legal frameworks in governing the oceans and foster global cooperation to establish a maritime legal environment that is based on the principles of equity, fairness, and sustainability. Furthermore, the uneven distribution of maritime rights and duties within the global marine community due to limitations in the scientific, technological, and The financial capacity of smaller States is a major obstacle to achieving the goal of establishing the rule of law in the oceans. This paper highlights the challenges involved in constructing a maritime community of shared future, and proposes various strategies to address these difficulties. These tactics encompass utilizing bilateral and regional pacts, enhancing the legal standing of customary global standards, reinforcing the United Nations structure, and collaborating with nations promoting the principle of equal sovereignty. By adopting these strategies and working together towards a common goal, The ideal establishment of the rule of law for the oceans and seas can be achieved, promoting a maritime community of shared future. Despite the potential benefits of establishing a global maritime legal framework, certain maritime hegemonic powers may pose obstacles to this objective, given their reluctance to embrace international maritime legal standards due to political considerations and the influence of Eurocentrism and Cold War ideologies. It is imperative that such powers be engaged in constructive dialogue, to overcome these obstacles and promote a shared vision for a sustainable, equitable, and cooperative global maritime community.
Keywords
the international law of the sea, maritime legal environment, UNCLOS, customary law
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Qiao,Z. (2023). Controversial Issues in the Law of the Sea and Existing Resolution Strategies. Lecture Notes in Education Psychology and Public Media,17,29-35.
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