This document provides an overview of maritime boundaries, offshore resources, and transit issues in the Red Sea. It discusses sovereignty disputes between countries bordering the Red Sea including Saudi Arabia-Yemen, Eritrea-Yemen, and Egypt-Sudan. It also examines maritime claims, boundaries, resources like fisheries and hydrocarbons, environmental concerns, and security/transit issues in the region. Resolving disputes over islands and delineating maritime boundaries remains an ongoing challenge in the Red Sea due to competing claims over resources and strategic waterways.
The document discusses the territorial disputes over the South China Sea among several countries. There are disputes over small islands and vast underwater energy resources in the sea. China claims most of the sea based on the vague "Nine-dash Line," but an international tribunal rejected this claim. The disputes risk escalating into military conflicts as countries seek to protect their interests in the strategically and economically important waters. Crafting an innovative international agreement will be key to resolving the long-running disputes over the South China Sea.
Remarks on the 50th Anniversary of the Vienna Convention on the Law of Treati...Sam Rodriguez Galope
Keynote Speech on the 50th Anniversary of the Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties Department of Foreign Affairs 26 November 2019 Justice Antonio T. Carpio (Ret.) Acting Secretary Enrique Manalo, Undersecretary Eduardo Malaya, Atty. Igor Bailen, other officials and employees of the Department of Foreign Affairs, distinguished guests, friends, a pleasant afternoon to everyone. Thank you for inviting me here this afternoon to join you in celebrating the Golden Anniversary of the Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties. As you know, the most important source of international law are treaties. Treaties regulate relations between and among states. Treaties constitute the law between and among treaty states. Treaties must be observed faithfully between and among treaty states as expressed in the maxim pacta sunt servanda. Harmonious relations between and among treaty states can be maintained only if states uniformly apply and interpret treaties that regulate their relations. Treaties cannot operate to regulate relations and conduct of states if treaty states have different interpretations of treaties to which they are parties. There can be no effective dispute settlement between and among treaty states without uniform and universally accepted rules of treaty interpretation.
1. The South China Sea dispute involves multiple countries claiming sovereignty over islands and maritime territory in the South China Sea region. Resources like oil and natural gas, as well as strategic trade routes, have exacerbated tensions between China, Vietnam, the Philippines, Malaysia, Brunei and Taiwan.
2. The key islands at the center of disputes are the Spratly Islands and Paracel Islands. China claims sovereignty over almost the entire South China Sea based on its so-called "nine-dash line," but an international tribunal rejected this claim in 2016.
3. While resources and trade routes make the region economically valuable, disagreements over sovereignty and maritime boundaries have increased militarization in the area and risk
The document discusses the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and issues related to maritime boundaries in the South China Sea. It provides context on UNCLOS and how it established a comprehensive legal regime governing the world's oceans. It also discusses the territorial and jurisdictional disputes in the South China Sea between China and other claimant states, and mechanisms for potential conflict mitigation such as a binding code of conduct or international arbitration.
Trident Defense Forum: Final Arbitral Award Philippines v ChinaSam Rodriguez Galope
1. The Tribunal ruled that China's Nine-Dashed Line claim is invalid under UNCLOS and that China has no historic rights over the waters and resources in the South China Sea.
2. None of the Spratly Islands are capable of sustaining human habitation or economic life of their own, so none are entitled to a 200NM EEZ. McKennan Reef and Johnson South Reef are high-tide features within the Philippine EEZ.
3. Scarborough Shoal is a high-tide feature entitled to a 12NM territorial sea but not a 200NM EEZ. China cannot prevent Filipino fishermen from fishing in Scarborough Shoal.
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The South China Sea Dispute – An Update, Lecture Delivered on April 23, 2015 at a forum sponsored by the Bureau of Treasury and the Asian Institute of Journalism and Communications at the Ayuntamiento de Manila
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China's 9-dashed lines claim over the South China Sea has been a source of ongoing territorial and maritime disputes between China and several Southeast Asian countries. Originally consisting of 11 dashes in 1947, the lines were reduced to 9 dashes in 1950 without explanation. In 2013, China added a 10th dash and began claiming the lines as its "national boundaries," encroaching on the exclusive economic zones of its neighbors. The disputes involve conflicting claims over islands, reefs, and surrounding waters from China, Vietnam, the Philippines, Malaysia, and Brunei. While aspects involve territorial disputes over land features, the ongoing arbitration case brought by the Philippines against China before an international tribunal concerns the interpretation and application of UNCLOS to determine maritime
The document discusses the territorial disputes over the South China Sea among several countries. There are disputes over small islands and vast underwater energy resources in the sea. China claims most of the sea based on the vague "Nine-dash Line," but an international tribunal rejected this claim. The disputes risk escalating into military conflicts as countries seek to protect their interests in the strategically and economically important waters. Crafting an innovative international agreement will be key to resolving the long-running disputes over the South China Sea.
Remarks on the 50th Anniversary of the Vienna Convention on the Law of Treati...Sam Rodriguez Galope
Keynote Speech on the 50th Anniversary of the Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties Department of Foreign Affairs 26 November 2019 Justice Antonio T. Carpio (Ret.) Acting Secretary Enrique Manalo, Undersecretary Eduardo Malaya, Atty. Igor Bailen, other officials and employees of the Department of Foreign Affairs, distinguished guests, friends, a pleasant afternoon to everyone. Thank you for inviting me here this afternoon to join you in celebrating the Golden Anniversary of the Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties. As you know, the most important source of international law are treaties. Treaties regulate relations between and among states. Treaties constitute the law between and among treaty states. Treaties must be observed faithfully between and among treaty states as expressed in the maxim pacta sunt servanda. Harmonious relations between and among treaty states can be maintained only if states uniformly apply and interpret treaties that regulate their relations. Treaties cannot operate to regulate relations and conduct of states if treaty states have different interpretations of treaties to which they are parties. There can be no effective dispute settlement between and among treaty states without uniform and universally accepted rules of treaty interpretation.
1. The South China Sea dispute involves multiple countries claiming sovereignty over islands and maritime territory in the South China Sea region. Resources like oil and natural gas, as well as strategic trade routes, have exacerbated tensions between China, Vietnam, the Philippines, Malaysia, Brunei and Taiwan.
2. The key islands at the center of disputes are the Spratly Islands and Paracel Islands. China claims sovereignty over almost the entire South China Sea based on its so-called "nine-dash line," but an international tribunal rejected this claim in 2016.
3. While resources and trade routes make the region economically valuable, disagreements over sovereignty and maritime boundaries have increased militarization in the area and risk
The document discusses the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and issues related to maritime boundaries in the South China Sea. It provides context on UNCLOS and how it established a comprehensive legal regime governing the world's oceans. It also discusses the territorial and jurisdictional disputes in the South China Sea between China and other claimant states, and mechanisms for potential conflict mitigation such as a binding code of conduct or international arbitration.
Trident Defense Forum: Final Arbitral Award Philippines v ChinaSam Rodriguez Galope
1. The Tribunal ruled that China's Nine-Dashed Line claim is invalid under UNCLOS and that China has no historic rights over the waters and resources in the South China Sea.
2. None of the Spratly Islands are capable of sustaining human habitation or economic life of their own, so none are entitled to a 200NM EEZ. McKennan Reef and Johnson South Reef are high-tide features within the Philippine EEZ.
3. Scarborough Shoal is a high-tide feature entitled to a 12NM territorial sea but not a 200NM EEZ. China cannot prevent Filipino fishermen from fishing in Scarborough Shoal.
4
The South China Sea Dispute – An Update, Lecture Delivered on April 23, 2015 at a forum sponsored by the Bureau of Treasury and the Asian Institute of Journalism and Communications at the Ayuntamiento de Manila
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China's 9-dashed lines claim over the South China Sea has been a source of ongoing territorial and maritime disputes between China and several Southeast Asian countries. Originally consisting of 11 dashes in 1947, the lines were reduced to 9 dashes in 1950 without explanation. In 2013, China added a 10th dash and began claiming the lines as its "national boundaries," encroaching on the exclusive economic zones of its neighbors. The disputes involve conflicting claims over islands, reefs, and surrounding waters from China, Vietnam, the Philippines, Malaysia, and Brunei. While aspects involve territorial disputes over land features, the ongoing arbitration case brought by the Philippines against China before an international tribunal concerns the interpretation and application of UNCLOS to determine maritime
The document discusses China's claims and actions in the South China Sea, specifically relating to its "nine-dashed line" claim. Some key points:
- China claims sovereignty over almost the entire South China Sea within the nine-dashed line, which encompasses the EEZs of other coastal states.
- China has seized territories like Scarborough Shoal, Subi Reef, Mischief Reef from the Philippines and Luconia Shoals from Malaysia to assert its claims.
- China's imposition of an annual fishing ban and exploration of blocks within other states' EEZs demonstrate it views the area as under its jurisdiction.
- If China's claims are accepted, the Philippines would
The document discusses China's expansive 9-dashed line claim in the South China Sea and how it conflicts with the maritime entitlements of coastal states like the Philippines under international law. Some key points made include:
- The 9-dashed line claim encompasses over 80% of the Philippines' exclusive economic zone and 100% of its extended continental shelf, totaling over 531,000 sq km of maritime space.
- China uses the 9-dashed line to claim sovereignty over islands, waters, and resources within the EEZs of coastal states like the Philippines and Vietnam.
- China has seized several features in the South China Sea that are within the Philippines' EEZ, like Mischief Reef in
This is Justice Antonio T. Carpio's latest presentation on the South China Sea Dispute. It has 154 slides which contains maps made by Europeans, Chinese, and Foreigners from as early as the 13thC. The maps disprove China's claims that they have historical rights over the Paracels, Spratlys, and Scarborough shoal.
The document discusses maritime areas in the South China Sea that are claimed and disputed between China and other coastal states like the Philippines. Specifically, it notes that China claims over 80% of the Philippines' exclusive economic zone and 100% of its extended continental shelf through its "nine-dashed line" map, totaling over 531,000 square kilometers of maritime space claimed by China. It provides examples of how China has seized control of reefs, shoals, and islands within the EEZs of other countries through construction and military presence.
China claims sovereignty over nearly the entire South China Sea based on its so-called "nine-dash line" from 1947. However, the nine-dash line lacks a legal basis in international law. China is aggressively asserting its claims by reclaiming land features and constructing military facilities. The Philippines has filed an arbitration case against China that is focused solely on maritime disputes regarding territorial claims and entitlements under the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea, not territorial disputes over land features. The outcome could significantly impact sovereignty claims in the region.
The document discusses China's territorial and maritime claims in the South China Sea based on its nine-dashed line. It summarizes that China's nine-dashed line claim encompasses the EEZs of other countries and has no clear legal basis. It describes China's extensive land reclamation and construction of military facilities on reefs in the Spratlys to back its territorial claims. It notes that while China says the facilities are for civilian purposes, it has acknowledged they will have military uses as well. The Philippines seeks international arbitration that the disputes are maritime rather than territorial, relating to competing claims over islands' maritime entitlements under UNCLOS.
Nine-dashed Line Map Submitted by China to United Nations on 7 May 2009 China did not explain the legal basis for the dashes. The dashes had no fixed coordinates. “China has indisputable sovereignty over the islands in the South China Sea and the adjacent waters, and enjoys sovereign rights and jurisdiction over the relevant waters as well as the seabed and subsoil thereof.” - China’s Note Verbale of 7 May 2009 The Vietnam, Malaysia and Indonesia promptly protested China’s claim under this dashed lines map. The Philippines belatedly protested on 11 April 2011.
The document summarizes key information related to China's nine-dashed line claim in the South China Sea, including:
1) China submitted the nine-dashed line map to the UN in 2009 but provided no legal basis for the dashes, which had no fixed coordinates. China claimed sovereignty over islands in the South China Sea and adjacent waters.
2) Under the nine-dashed line, China claims areas like the Reed Bank and prohibits foreign fishing without permission, effectively claiming all resources within the line.
3) An international tribunal ruled that China's nine-dashed line claim had no legal basis and was inconsistent with UNCLOS. The tribunal also found that Scarborough Shoal was a rock only entitled
Latest: Justice Antonio T. Carpio on the South China Sea DisputeSam Rodriguez Galope
The document discusses China's expansive 9-dashed line claim over the South China Sea and its implications for the Philippines and other coastal states. Specifically:
- The 9-dashed line claim encompasses over 80% of the Philippines' exclusive economic zone and 100% of its extended continental shelf, totaling over 531,000 sq km of maritime space.
- China uses its 9-dashed line claim to assert sovereignty over maritime features within the EEZs of other coastal states, such as Mischief Reef (Philippines), Scarborough Shoal (Philippines), Luconia Shoals (Malaysia), and James Shoal (Malaysia/Brunei).
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Early Voyaging in the South China Sea: Implications on Territorial ClaimsSam Rodriguez Galope
This document discusses archaeological surveys of shipwrecks conducted in 1993 at several reefs in the Spratly Islands occupied by Vietnam. It describes the wrecks found at Ladd Reef, including the 19th century tea clipper Taeping and the WWII-era Dutch submarine O-19. A possible 19th century barque named Titania was also identified. The document notes a steamship wreck at West London Reef dating to the mid-19th century. The surveys provide evidence of extensive early voyaging and shipping in the South China Sea.
The document summarizes the key issues resolved by the UNCLOS tribunal in its ruling on the South China Sea dispute between China and the Philippines. The tribunal ruled that:
1) China's nine-dashed line claim is invalid under UNCLOS. Maritime zones must be claimed from land features, not lines.
2) None of the Spratly features are capable of generating 200nm EEZs. They are entitled to 12nm territorial seas only.
3) Scarborough Shoal is a high-tide feature entitled to a 12nm territorial sea but not a 200nm EEZ.
4) China violated environmental obligations by land reclamation and failed fisheries enforcement.
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China, South China Sea Dispute, Philippines, USA, Spratlys, Artificial Islands, Reclamation, History, Maps, Justice Antonio T. Carpio, Lecture, West Philippine Sea
10.28.14.presentation of the wps or scs issue.kapihan sa up dilimanSam Rodriguez Galope
The document provides an overview of the key issues regarding the West Philippine Sea/South China Sea dispute. It discusses China's expansive nine-dash line claim over the South China Sea and its increasingly aggressive actions to advance this claim, such as blocking Philippine vessels and reclaiming land features. It outlines the Philippines' position of upholding international law and its peaceful pursuit of resolving the dispute through arbitration. The document also details the Philippines' Triple Action Plan, which proposes immediate measures to reduce tensions, full implementation of the Declaration on Conduct of Parties, and a final resolution through international law and arbitration.
China, South China Sea Dispute, Philippines, USA, Spratlys, Artificial Islands, Reclamation, Regular Patrols, Military Conflict, Militarization, ADIZ, Air Defense Identification Zone, Maps, Cartographic Exhibit, Justice Antonio T. Carpio
The South China Sea West Philippine Sea DisputeBerean Guide
Our Stake in the West Philippine Sea
A Talk By Justice Antonio Carpio
Hosted by Pimentel Institute for Leadership and Governance
April 25,2016 Club Filipino
Defending Sovereign Rights in the West Philippine Sea by Justice Antonio T. C...Sam Rodriguez Galope
The document discusses the importance of the South China Sea. It notes that $5.3 trillion in ship-borne goods traverse the South China Sea annually, accounting for almost half of the world's shipborne trade. It also discusses the South China Sea's importance for fisheries, with 12% of the annual global fish catch coming from there, worth $21.8 billion. Additionally, the South China Sea is rich in oil, gas and methane hydrates. The document outlines the strategic importance of the South China Sea for several countries in terms of trade routes and energy imports that pass through the waters.
The EU has indicated its readiness to play a mediating role in the territorial disputes in the South China Sea. As a neutral party, the EU supports resolving disputes peacefully and in accordance with international law. The EU would welcome an ASEAN request for assistance and hopes to prevent any further escalation of tensions. The South China Sea is an important trade route and fishing ground, but lacks regulation, and competing claims over its islands and waters have increased military tensions.
Philippine Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Antonio T. Carpio's Lecture to the 2017 Geological Convention on the South China Sea Maritime Dispute
This document summarizes the geopolitical patterns in the South China Sea, including the littoral states that border it, how territorial claims are made according to international law, and ongoing challenges and exercises of power over disputed islands and waters. It outlines key concepts like the territorial sea, exclusive economic zone, and status of islands under international law. Recent examples are given of both China and the Philippines extending telecommunications infrastructure to physically asserted their claims over disputed areas in the South China Sea.
The document provides a historical overview of Yemen, including its division into North and South Yemen until unification in 1990, as well as more recent conflicts. It describes the Houthi insurgency beginning in 2004 and their eventual takeover of the capital Sanaa in 2014. It outlines the resignation of President Hadi in 2015 and the Saudi-led military intervention against the Houthis.
This document provides an overview of a 5 day trip to Jordan, including information about transportation, hotels, and activities in various cities and locations. Some of the highlights included are:
- Visiting the capital city of Amman on Day 1 and exploring sites recommended on a tourism website.
- Spending Day 2 in the Dead Sea area, with options for mud treatments, skydiving, and floating in the Dead Sea. Nearby hotels include the Kempinski Ishtar Dead Sea.
- Exploring the archaeological site of Petra on Day 3, then traveling to Wadi Rum for the evening known as the "Valley of the Moon" with activities like buggy rides, hot air ballooning
The document discusses China's claims and actions in the South China Sea, specifically relating to its "nine-dashed line" claim. Some key points:
- China claims sovereignty over almost the entire South China Sea within the nine-dashed line, which encompasses the EEZs of other coastal states.
- China has seized territories like Scarborough Shoal, Subi Reef, Mischief Reef from the Philippines and Luconia Shoals from Malaysia to assert its claims.
- China's imposition of an annual fishing ban and exploration of blocks within other states' EEZs demonstrate it views the area as under its jurisdiction.
- If China's claims are accepted, the Philippines would
The document discusses China's expansive 9-dashed line claim in the South China Sea and how it conflicts with the maritime entitlements of coastal states like the Philippines under international law. Some key points made include:
- The 9-dashed line claim encompasses over 80% of the Philippines' exclusive economic zone and 100% of its extended continental shelf, totaling over 531,000 sq km of maritime space.
- China uses the 9-dashed line to claim sovereignty over islands, waters, and resources within the EEZs of coastal states like the Philippines and Vietnam.
- China has seized several features in the South China Sea that are within the Philippines' EEZ, like Mischief Reef in
This is Justice Antonio T. Carpio's latest presentation on the South China Sea Dispute. It has 154 slides which contains maps made by Europeans, Chinese, and Foreigners from as early as the 13thC. The maps disprove China's claims that they have historical rights over the Paracels, Spratlys, and Scarborough shoal.
The document discusses maritime areas in the South China Sea that are claimed and disputed between China and other coastal states like the Philippines. Specifically, it notes that China claims over 80% of the Philippines' exclusive economic zone and 100% of its extended continental shelf through its "nine-dashed line" map, totaling over 531,000 square kilometers of maritime space claimed by China. It provides examples of how China has seized control of reefs, shoals, and islands within the EEZs of other countries through construction and military presence.
China claims sovereignty over nearly the entire South China Sea based on its so-called "nine-dash line" from 1947. However, the nine-dash line lacks a legal basis in international law. China is aggressively asserting its claims by reclaiming land features and constructing military facilities. The Philippines has filed an arbitration case against China that is focused solely on maritime disputes regarding territorial claims and entitlements under the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea, not territorial disputes over land features. The outcome could significantly impact sovereignty claims in the region.
The document discusses China's territorial and maritime claims in the South China Sea based on its nine-dashed line. It summarizes that China's nine-dashed line claim encompasses the EEZs of other countries and has no clear legal basis. It describes China's extensive land reclamation and construction of military facilities on reefs in the Spratlys to back its territorial claims. It notes that while China says the facilities are for civilian purposes, it has acknowledged they will have military uses as well. The Philippines seeks international arbitration that the disputes are maritime rather than territorial, relating to competing claims over islands' maritime entitlements under UNCLOS.
Nine-dashed Line Map Submitted by China to United Nations on 7 May 2009 China did not explain the legal basis for the dashes. The dashes had no fixed coordinates. “China has indisputable sovereignty over the islands in the South China Sea and the adjacent waters, and enjoys sovereign rights and jurisdiction over the relevant waters as well as the seabed and subsoil thereof.” - China’s Note Verbale of 7 May 2009 The Vietnam, Malaysia and Indonesia promptly protested China’s claim under this dashed lines map. The Philippines belatedly protested on 11 April 2011.
The document summarizes key information related to China's nine-dashed line claim in the South China Sea, including:
1) China submitted the nine-dashed line map to the UN in 2009 but provided no legal basis for the dashes, which had no fixed coordinates. China claimed sovereignty over islands in the South China Sea and adjacent waters.
2) Under the nine-dashed line, China claims areas like the Reed Bank and prohibits foreign fishing without permission, effectively claiming all resources within the line.
3) An international tribunal ruled that China's nine-dashed line claim had no legal basis and was inconsistent with UNCLOS. The tribunal also found that Scarborough Shoal was a rock only entitled
Latest: Justice Antonio T. Carpio on the South China Sea DisputeSam Rodriguez Galope
The document discusses China's expansive 9-dashed line claim over the South China Sea and its implications for the Philippines and other coastal states. Specifically:
- The 9-dashed line claim encompasses over 80% of the Philippines' exclusive economic zone and 100% of its extended continental shelf, totaling over 531,000 sq km of maritime space.
- China uses its 9-dashed line claim to assert sovereignty over maritime features within the EEZs of other coastal states, such as Mischief Reef (Philippines), Scarborough Shoal (Philippines), Luconia Shoals (Malaysia), and James Shoal (Malaysia/Brunei).
-
Early Voyaging in the South China Sea: Implications on Territorial ClaimsSam Rodriguez Galope
This document discusses archaeological surveys of shipwrecks conducted in 1993 at several reefs in the Spratly Islands occupied by Vietnam. It describes the wrecks found at Ladd Reef, including the 19th century tea clipper Taeping and the WWII-era Dutch submarine O-19. A possible 19th century barque named Titania was also identified. The document notes a steamship wreck at West London Reef dating to the mid-19th century. The surveys provide evidence of extensive early voyaging and shipping in the South China Sea.
The document summarizes the key issues resolved by the UNCLOS tribunal in its ruling on the South China Sea dispute between China and the Philippines. The tribunal ruled that:
1) China's nine-dashed line claim is invalid under UNCLOS. Maritime zones must be claimed from land features, not lines.
2) None of the Spratly features are capable of generating 200nm EEZs. They are entitled to 12nm territorial seas only.
3) Scarborough Shoal is a high-tide feature entitled to a 12nm territorial sea but not a 200nm EEZ.
4) China violated environmental obligations by land reclamation and failed fisheries enforcement.
5
China, South China Sea Dispute, Philippines, USA, Spratlys, Artificial Islands, Reclamation, History, Maps, Justice Antonio T. Carpio, Lecture, West Philippine Sea
10.28.14.presentation of the wps or scs issue.kapihan sa up dilimanSam Rodriguez Galope
The document provides an overview of the key issues regarding the West Philippine Sea/South China Sea dispute. It discusses China's expansive nine-dash line claim over the South China Sea and its increasingly aggressive actions to advance this claim, such as blocking Philippine vessels and reclaiming land features. It outlines the Philippines' position of upholding international law and its peaceful pursuit of resolving the dispute through arbitration. The document also details the Philippines' Triple Action Plan, which proposes immediate measures to reduce tensions, full implementation of the Declaration on Conduct of Parties, and a final resolution through international law and arbitration.
China, South China Sea Dispute, Philippines, USA, Spratlys, Artificial Islands, Reclamation, Regular Patrols, Military Conflict, Militarization, ADIZ, Air Defense Identification Zone, Maps, Cartographic Exhibit, Justice Antonio T. Carpio
The South China Sea West Philippine Sea DisputeBerean Guide
Our Stake in the West Philippine Sea
A Talk By Justice Antonio Carpio
Hosted by Pimentel Institute for Leadership and Governance
April 25,2016 Club Filipino
Defending Sovereign Rights in the West Philippine Sea by Justice Antonio T. C...Sam Rodriguez Galope
The document discusses the importance of the South China Sea. It notes that $5.3 trillion in ship-borne goods traverse the South China Sea annually, accounting for almost half of the world's shipborne trade. It also discusses the South China Sea's importance for fisheries, with 12% of the annual global fish catch coming from there, worth $21.8 billion. Additionally, the South China Sea is rich in oil, gas and methane hydrates. The document outlines the strategic importance of the South China Sea for several countries in terms of trade routes and energy imports that pass through the waters.
The EU has indicated its readiness to play a mediating role in the territorial disputes in the South China Sea. As a neutral party, the EU supports resolving disputes peacefully and in accordance with international law. The EU would welcome an ASEAN request for assistance and hopes to prevent any further escalation of tensions. The South China Sea is an important trade route and fishing ground, but lacks regulation, and competing claims over its islands and waters have increased military tensions.
Philippine Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Antonio T. Carpio's Lecture to the 2017 Geological Convention on the South China Sea Maritime Dispute
This document summarizes the geopolitical patterns in the South China Sea, including the littoral states that border it, how territorial claims are made according to international law, and ongoing challenges and exercises of power over disputed islands and waters. It outlines key concepts like the territorial sea, exclusive economic zone, and status of islands under international law. Recent examples are given of both China and the Philippines extending telecommunications infrastructure to physically asserted their claims over disputed areas in the South China Sea.
The document provides a historical overview of Yemen, including its division into North and South Yemen until unification in 1990, as well as more recent conflicts. It describes the Houthi insurgency beginning in 2004 and their eventual takeover of the capital Sanaa in 2014. It outlines the resignation of President Hadi in 2015 and the Saudi-led military intervention against the Houthis.
This document provides an overview of a 5 day trip to Jordan, including information about transportation, hotels, and activities in various cities and locations. Some of the highlights included are:
- Visiting the capital city of Amman on Day 1 and exploring sites recommended on a tourism website.
- Spending Day 2 in the Dead Sea area, with options for mud treatments, skydiving, and floating in the Dead Sea. Nearby hotels include the Kempinski Ishtar Dead Sea.
- Exploring the archaeological site of Petra on Day 3, then traveling to Wadi Rum for the evening known as the "Valley of the Moon" with activities like buggy rides, hot air ballooning
The Gulf of Aqaba was created by seismic activity along the Afro-Syrian Rift and borders Israel, Jordan, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia. It extends 180 km from Eilat and Aqaba and joins the Red Sea. Proposals have been made by Israel, Jordan, and Egypt to enhance the Gulf of Aqaba region as an international logistic gateway between Asia, Europe and Africa. These proposals include upgrading ports and establishing transportation infrastructure like airports and rail. An agreement between Israel and Jordan promotes cooperation on issues relating to Eilat and Aqaba like the environment, emergency services, and cross-border tourism and economic zones.
Abd Alraheem Alhersh provides a professional summary highlighting his experience in training and human development, food safety and dietary awareness, event coordination, and developing training materials. His work history includes roles as a community mobilizer and sales manager where he coordinated patient care, educated communities, and increased sales. He also lists his education in food and beverage management, certifications in psychosocial support and standard operating procedures, and volunteering experience.
The document discusses broadband access in Jordan. It provides background on Jordan's geography, history, politics, and telecommunications sector. Jordan has made significant investments in telecom infrastructure over the past few decades. Major players now include Orange, Batelco, Zain, and others offering ADSL, wireless and 3G services. While broadband access has expanded, affordability remains an issue for many Jordanians compared to higher GDP countries like Australia. The telecom regulator aims to promote competition and accessible services.
Klingbeil, R., 2011. Treated Sewage Effluent as a Resource for Urban Planning. Presentation at the National Workshop on Treated Sewage Effluent (TSE) and its Utilization in the Kingdom of Bahrain, 26 October 2011, Manama, Bahrain.
Assessment of Social Determinants of Health in Selected Slum Areas in Jordan ...Musa Ajlouni
This presentation summaries the main findings of a study which was performed to asses the Social Determinants of Health (SDH) in selected slum Areas in Jordan and suggest some policy directions to deal with the challenges related to these SDH.
The document discusses several resorts in Aqaba, Jordan including Marina Plaza and Tala Bay Resort. It mentions these resorts multiple times before concluding with the title of a song called "A Song for Jordan" by the artist Humam Ammari.
Hiking tours 2013
Jezra Travel and Jordan offer many possibilities for hiking trails and tracks. We have selected the most beautiful hiking trails and planned dates for 2013 in which you can join.
11 Days program with hike from Dana to Petra:
Discover Jordan by Foot! During this 11 day program you'll make a spectacular hike from Dana to Petra, visit Wadi Rum and end your stay with relaxation at a Dead Sea Spa. An ideal combination for active guests visiting Jordan!
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8 Days program with hikes in Wadi Rum
Step by step through Wadi Rum! During this program you'll hike along the most interesting locations in the breathtaking Wadi Rum desert. Together with an English speaking and experienced guide you'll hike your way through the desert. End your adventure with a luxurious stay at the Dead Sea beach.
The document provides a brief travelogue of sites visited in Jordan, including the Nabatean city of Petra with its burial houses and temples, the Roman village of Petra, the Dead Sea, Wadi Rum desert, mosques in Amman and Karak, sights in Aqaba Gulf like sharks, and mosaics and religious sites in Madaba including an old map of Jerusalem and mosaics on Mount Nebo. It concludes with a link to more pictures of these Jordanian locations.
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The document provides an overview of Jordan, including its history, government, and tourism industry. It discusses Jordan's location and borders. It then summarizes Jordan's history from prehistoric times through the Ottoman era to modern Jordan. It profiles the Hashemite royal family and their historical role. It also describes Jordan's tourism industry, highlighting popular destinations like Petra, Wadi Rum, and Aqaba. It provides background on the ancient Nabatean civilization that built Petra and their significance in the region.
Urban Planning Site Analysis and SelectionJahh Lavz
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This first part forms the introduction to the lecture series " Urban Analysis and Design" of the Minor Green Blue City. Focus is on urban residential typologies in Rotterdam Zuid. Exemined will be various forms of city maps that can be used for successful analytical methods. The lecture is given by Evelien Brandes, coordinator of the Urban Analysis and Design course.
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Diana Daniela Simon will be editing two additional images and presenting a total of four images to showcase her image editing progress. For the first image, she created two final versions, one with scratches and one without, since she could not decide on a single final version. The document outlines Diana's editing process for two images through six stages and shows the final results.
The oceans had long been subject to the freedom of-the-seas doctrine - a principle put forth in the seventeenth century essentially limiting national rights and jurisdiction over the oceans to a narrow belt of sea surrounding a nation's coastline. The remainder of the seas was proclaimed to be free to all and belonging to none. While this situation prevailed into the twentieth century, by mid-century there was an impetus to extend national claims over offshore resources. There was growing concern over the toll taken on coastal fish stocks by long-distance fishing fleets and over the threat of pollution and wastes from transport ships and oil tankers carrying noxious cargoes that plied sea routes across the globe. The hazard of pollution was ever present, threatening coastal resorts and all forms of ocean life. The navies of the maritime powers were competing to maintain a presence across the globe on the surface waters and even under the sea……..
The oceans were generating a multitude of claims, counterclaims and sovereignty disputes.
The hope was for a more stable order, promoting greater use and better management of ocean resources and generating harmony and goodwill among States that would no longer have to eye each other suspiciously over conflicting claims……
On 1 November 1967, Malta's Ambassador to the United Nations, Arvid Pardo, asked the nations of the world to look around them and open their eyes to a looming conflict that could devastate the oceans, the lifeline of man's very survival……..
The Conference was convened in New York in 1973. It ended nine years later with the adoption in 1982 of a constitution for the seas - the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. During those nine years, shuttling back and forth between New York and Geneva, representatives of more than 160 sovereign States sat down and discussed the issues, bargained and traded national rights and obligations in the course of the marathon negotiations that produced the Convention.
This document provides a historical overview and synthesis of the geological evolution of the Red Sea rift system. It discusses six main steps in the evolution: 1) initial plume-related volcanism in Ethiopia, Sudan and Yemen around 31 million years ago; 2) onset of rifting in the Gulf of Aden between 29.9-28.7 million years ago; 3) development of small rift basins in the Red Sea around 27.5-23.8 million years ago; 4) a major phase of volcanism and rifting throughout the Red Sea region around 24-23 million years ago; 5) a transform boundary forming in Sinai around 14-12 million years ago; and 6)
The mediteraneans battles for natural gasCyril Stahl
The discovery of large natural gas fields in the eastern Mediterranean has increased competition over maritime boundaries and offshore energy resources between neighboring countries. The region has overlapping exclusive economic zones under the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea, fueling disputes like those between Israel and Lebanon over an 850 km2 gas-rich area. New gas finds off Cyprus and Israel, and potential pipeline projects connecting their resources to Europe, have also exacerbated tensions due to competing territorial claims.
The new article in America Journal of Archaeology (1 January 2015) by Ralph Pedersen (Honorary Member of IRIAE) about is underwater survey in Saudi Arabia.
The sphere of water on earth refers to the hydrosphere.
It encompasses all the water present in seas, oceans, lakes, rivers, reservoirs, ice caps, soil moisture, water vapor in the atmosphere and also as groundwater.
Among all these, ocean stands as a principal component of the hydrosphere. About 97 per cent of all the water available on the earth are existing as oceans. This module explains the global seas and oceans.
The document summarizes the Red-Dead Sea Water Conveyance project which proposes connecting the Red Sea and Dead Sea via pipelines and canals. This would provide water to Jordan, Israel and Palestine while addressing declining water levels in the Dead Sea due to diversion of water sources. The project would desalinate Red Sea water and generate hydroelectricity. Potential environmental impacts include changing the Dead Sea's composition and damaging Red Sea coral reefs. Alternatives like restoring natural Jordan River flows were proposed.
The document summarizes the key geographical features of the Middle East region. It describes the three peninsulas - Sinai, Arabian, and Anatolia - that extend into the region. It then outlines the major rivers that run through the area, including the Euphrates and Tigris Rivers. The document also discusses important waterways like the Jordan River, Dead Sea, Persian Gulf, and Strait of Hormuz. Finally, it notes the large desert regions like the Syrian Desert and Rub al-Khali, and describes the generally hot and dry climate of the Middle East.
The document summarizes the key geographical features of the Middle East region. It describes the three peninsulas - Sinai, Arabian, and Anatolia - that extend into the region. It then outlines the major rivers that run through the area, including the Euphrates and Tigris Rivers. The document also discusses important waterways like the Jordan River, Dead Sea, Persian Gulf, and Strait of Hormuz. Large deserts such as the Syrian Desert and Rub al-Khali are also referenced. Finally, it notes the generally hot and dry climate of the Middle East.
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1. The Middle East is a strategic location because it connects 3 continents and is at the crossroads of historic trade routes, it contains 65% of the world's known oil reserves, and houses many sites of religious importance.
2. Water resources in the Middle East both promote conflict and cooperation - countries fight over control of cross-border water sources but also build joint infrastructure like dams and irrigation systems to manage scarce water.
3. The major geographic features dictate settlement patterns by concentrating populations in places like the fertile Nile river valley, along coastal areas, and in oases, while vast deserts like the Rub al-Khali are virtually uninhab
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The document summarizes the key geographical features of the Middle East region. It describes the three peninsulas - Sinai, Arabian, and Anatolia - that extend into the region. It then outlines several important rivers that flow through the Middle East, including the Euphrates and Tigris Rivers, which join to form the Shaat al-Arab waterway before emptying into the Persian Gulf. The document also mentions the Jordan River, Dead Sea, Strait of Hormuz, Suez Canal, and large deserts like the Syrian Desert and Rub' al Khali. The climate of the Middle East is generally very hot and dry, though coastal areas have more moderate temperatures.
International Journal of Humanities and Social Science Invention (IJHSSI) is an international journal intended for professionals and researchers in all fields of Humanities and Social Science. IJHSSI publishes research articles and reviews within the whole field Humanities and Social Science, new teaching methods, assessment, validation and the impact of new technologies and it will continue to provide information on the latest trends and developments in this ever-expanding subject. The publications of papers are selected through double peer reviewed to ensure originality, relevance, and readability. The articles published in our journal can be accessed online.
The document provides a historical overview of the United Arab Emirates, beginning with evidence of early human occupation over 130,000 years ago. Key developments include the emergence of Bronze Age culture and trading towns by 3000 BC, the introduction of falaj irrigation around 1300 BC, and the expansion of trade networks by the 1st century AD. Islam arrived in the 7th century AD and Portugal's arrival in the 1500s had bloody consequences. In the 1700s and 1800s, the Qawasim navy grew powerful as the Bani Yas tribe established control of Abu Dhabi and the Al Maktoum family gained control of Dubai. In 1971, the seven emirates formed the UAE federation
The Arctic is warming faster than the rest of the world due to climate change. This has led to declining sea ice and opened up new opportunities for resource extraction and shipping lanes. Russia is heavily investing in Arctic infrastructure and military presence to take advantage of these opportunities and protect its economic and strategic interests in the region. It is building new military bases, ports, radar installations, and icebreakers. Russia controls over half of the Arctic coastline and sees the region as important for its natural resources and geopolitical position.
1) In 1979, the bulk carrier MV Star Opal ran aground on a shoal in British Columbia's Laredo Channel that had been detected 150 days prior in a hydrographic survey.
2) The shoal was located in an area that had not been properly surveyed since the 1920s, despite large ships using the channel since 1954.
3) Multiple parties failed to adequately communicate the detection of the new shoal, including the Canadian Hydrographic Service, coast guard, shipping agent, and pilot. As a result, the Star Opal was not warned and ran aground on the shoal.
This document provides an overview of greening efforts in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. It discusses the country's climate and environment, including limited natural vegetation and efforts to combat desertification. Abu Dhabi has developed extensive urban landscaping, parks, and afforestation projects due to large investments in green infrastructure. Governance structures were established to manage green spaces and development faced limitations from the arid climate and lack of water resources. Recommendations focused on sustainable management of limited resources.
Evolution of the coastline of Saidia - Cap Water (Northeastern Morocco)IOSR Journals
the north-eastern coast of Morocco is a fragile area and vulnerable to the coastal erosion. This is
due to a deficit of sediment load caused by the construction of the dams on the Moulouya river which ensures
fattening the beach on one side and the coastal tourist developments that destroy the coastal dune system on the
other.
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late fifties. This study is carried from aerial photography in a several periods, of the topographic map of Triffa
to 1 / 50 000 and Spot satellite images.
The results show a strong retreat of the Saidia-Cap Water coastline that reaches about 10m / year at the mouth
of the Moulouya and 0.5m to 1m at Saidia. This withdrawal is a real risk to the entire coastal zone and which
must be carefully studied in order to measure its position in the future, especially in the context of the current
climate change and the likely sea level rise in the coming years.
The Fezzan region of southwest Libya has a long history of human settlement dating back to prehistoric times, as evidenced by archaeological remains found around ancient lake deposits. The region was much wetter in the past, containing a vast inland lake over 120,000 square kilometers during humid periods when rainfall was higher. As the climate became more arid, the lake shrank and split into smaller lakes around which human occupation concentrated. The Garamantes civilization developed in the region between 2,400-1,800 years ago, introducing oasis agriculture. Today the region has potential for tourism development and renewable energy but fragile environments need protection.
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This document lists various vocational colleges and their majors in Saudi Arabia. It includes the names of colleges, their category (such as administrative institutes, community colleges, industrial colleges, etc.), and the majors offered at each college. The colleges include the Institute of Public Administration, TVTC (Technical Vocational Training Corporation), Jubail Industrial College, Yanbu Industrial College, and several community colleges across multiple cities in Saudi Arabia. A wide range of majors are listed under business, computer science, engineering and other fields.
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Here is Gabe Whitley's response to my defamation lawsuit for him calling me a rapist and perjurer in court documents.
You have to read it to believe it, but after you read it, you won't believe it. And I included eight examples of defamatory statements/
مخطط تقسيم البحر الإقليمي وتحديد الحدود البحرية بين مصر والسعودية
1. International Boundaries Research Unit
MARITIME
BRIEFING
Volume 3 Number 2
Parting the Red Sea:
Boundaries, Offshore Resources and Transit
Daniel J. Dzurek
2.
3. Maritime Briefing
Volume 3 Number 2
ISBN 1-897643-46-2
2001
Parting the Red Sea:
Boundaries, Offshore Resources and Transit
by
Daniel J. Dzurek
with
Clive Schofield
Edited by
Clive Schofield and Shelagh Furness
International Boundaries Research Unit
Suite 3P, Mountjoy Research Centre
University of Durham
Durham DH1 3UR
UK
Tel: UK + 44 (0) 191 374 7701 Fax: UK +44 (0) 191 374 7702
4. The Authors
Daniel Dzurek works as an international boundary consultant for oil companies, map makers,
and law firms. Formerly, he was a research associate at the East-West Center in Honolulu and
served in the US Department of State as Chief of the Spatial, Environmental, and Boundary
Analysis Division in the Office of the Geographer. While at State, he authored five issues of
Limits in the Seas, participated in three negotiating sessions on the Russia-US maritime
boundary treaty, and assisted in the US submission to the ICJ in the Gulf of Maine Case. He
has published extensively on maritime boundary issues.
Dr Clive Schofield is Director of Research at the International Boundaries Research Unit at the
University of Durham, England. IBRU works to enhance the resources available for the
peaceful resolution of problems associated with international boundaries on land and at sea
around the world.
The opinions contained herein are those of the authors and are not to be
construed as those of IBRU.
5. Contents
Page
1. Introduction 1
2. Geography 1
3. Sovereignty Disputes 3
3.1 Saudi Arabia – Yemen 3
3.2 The Eritrea – Yemen Arbitral Award 4
3.3 Egypt – Sudan 4
3.4 Egypt – Saudi Arabia 6
4. Maritime Claims 7
4.1 The Red Sea States and the United Nations Convention on the
Law of the Sea 7
4.2 Straight Baselines 8
4.3 Territorial Sea and Contiguous Zone 12
4.4 Continental Shelf and the Exclusive Economic Zone 12
5. Maritime Boundary Issues 12
5.1 In the Gulf of Aqaba 13
5.2 In the Red Sea Proper 15
6. Offshore Resources 21
6.1 Non-Living Resources 21
6.2 Living Resources 22
7. Environmental Concerns 24
8. Security and Transit Issues 25
9. Conclusions 26
Appendices 28
Tables 31
Bibliography 34
6. List of Figures
Page
Figure 1 The Red Sea 2
Figure 2 Egypt’s Straight Baseline Claim, Points 41-56 5
Figure 3 Djibouti’s Straight Baselines 9
Figure 4 Egypt’s Straight Baselines 11
Figure 5 Proportionality in the Northern Gulf of Aqaba 13
Figure 6 Hypothetical Median Lines in the Northern Gulf of Aqaba 14
Figure 7 The Saudi Arabia – Sudan Common Zone 16
Figure 8 Saudi Arabia – Yemen 18
Figure 9 Eritrea – Yemen 19
Figure 10 Fish Catch in the Red Sea and Western Indian Ocean 23