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Saudi Arabia and the UAE are quarreling over their maritime border, including whether the UAE can create a special environmental zone in nearby waters. Stephen Allen explains the various claims and documents involved in the dispute. #SeaLaw#EnvironmentalLawwww.ejiltalk.org/the-al-yasat...

The Al Yasat Marine Protected Area Dispute
The Al Yasat Marine Protected Area Dispute

1. Introduction The Al Yasat Marine Protected Area (MPA) has become the latest flashpoint in a wider quarrel concerning the maritime boundaries between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and the Uni…

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A scenario from my customary international law lecture actually happened in real life!!! Japan, Australia, and New Zealand all sent ships through the Strait of Taiwan. I’m a teaching rock star. Active protest, baby! #MakingIL#SeaLawaje.io/796t7l

Japan sends warship through Taiwan Strait for first time
Japan sends warship through Taiwan Strait for first time

The Sazanami sailed south through the 180-kilometre waterway with ships from Australia and New Zealand.

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Sanctions bite: satellite imagery suggests that US tracking of the Russian “dark fleet” vessels is working in deterring sales of liquified natural gas. #UpholdingIL#SeaLawwww.ft.com/content/877b...

Vladimir Putin’s flagship Arctic gas project struggles to lure customers
Vladimir Putin’s flagship Arctic gas project struggles to lure customers

US sanctions appear to be deterring buyers, satellite images and ship-tracking data suggest

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US seizes airplane bought by Venezuelan Pres. Maduro in violation of US sanctions for “election fraud, human-rights abuses and corruption.” In response, Maduro accuses US of “piracy”!?! You’ve gotta love Latin America. #HumanRights#UpholdingIL#SeaLawwww.wsj.com/world/americ...

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What’s going on at Sabina Shoal? Tessa Wong and Joel Guinto explain the latest messy interactions between China and Philippines over who has maritime rights in the South China Sea. #MakingIL#SeaLawbbc.com/news/article...

Sabina Shoal: The new China-Philippines flashpoint in South China Sea
Sabina Shoal: The new China-Philippines flashpoint in South China Sea

Both countries blame each other for repeated boat collisions near the shoal in recent days.

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People love to hate China for exploiting African fishing laws. Guess what? Alexandra Heal, Aanu Adeoye, and Abdoulie Jawo report that the EU is doing it too. Hypocrisy much? #SeaLaw#EnvironmentalLawig.ft.com/eu-fishing/

The European boats fishing under a veil of secrecy
The European boats fishing under a veil of secrecy

EU vessels are registering with African fleets and exploiting local fishing laws

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