Aegean Maritime Disputes and International Law

Name: Aegean Maritime Disputes and International Law
Brand: Taylor & Francis

Taylor & Francis

This key work provides a comprehensive examination of the Aegean maritime disputes on the basis of rules and principles of international law and the factors that are significant to the legal settlement of these disputes. > This key work analyses the disputes between Greece and Turkey as to their respective rights in the Aegean Sea, paying particular attention to the claims regarding territorial waters, the continental shelf, and the yet to be declared exclusive maritime zones in the area. While many earlier studies have concentrated on political factors, this study provides an exhaustive analysis of the relevant principles of international law in general and rules and principles of maritime law in particular, identifying the legal principles appropriate to the settlement of the Aegean dispute. With this regard, it makes a detailed examination of all the related aspects of the Aegean Sea and its islands, as well as the legal arguments of Greece and Turkey on the disputes concerney