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Maritime Disputes – Contested Waters

Contested Waters — Oceans cover more than 70% of the planet, and they are anything but empty space. Beneath and across them lie fish stocks, oil and gas, minerals, and the shipping lanes that carry most of world trade. Where these riches meet the ambitions of neighbouring states, the result is a maritime dispute —…

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  1. Why the Seas Are Contested
  2. UNCLOS — The Constitution of the Oceans
  3. The Maritime Zones Explained
  4. How Disputes Arise — Overlapping Claims & Islands
  5. Resolving Disputes — Negotiation, Courts & Arbitration
  6. The South China Sea — A Closely Watched Dispute
  7. Other Global Flashpoints
  8. India's Maritime Boundaries & Disputes
  9. India & Peaceful Settlement — The 2014 Bay of Bengal Award
  10. Why It Matters & the Road Ahead
  11. References & Sources
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