Maritime Security in the Polar Regions: Legal Perspectives from the United States and China
Leading experts from the United States and China will present recently published research and discuss the evolving Arctic and Antarctic legal regimes.
Overview
Large-scale environmental changes have precipitated changing geopolitical and maritime conditions at both poles. These changes are expanding shipping and resource development activities in the Arctic. Similar changes are also affecting Antarctica and may complicate governance of scientific research, tourism and fisheries management in that region. Both China, which released in January 2018 its first formal Arctic policy, and the United States have interests in the responsible development of the Arctic region and are key players in Antarctica as well.
Hong Nong, Mark Nevitt, and Mark Rosen will present recently published research and discuss the evolving Arctic and Antarctic legal regimes. David Balton and Lindsay Rodman will provide remarks.
Speakers
Dr. Nong Hong
Mark Nevitt
Mark E. Rosen
Ambassador David Balton
Lindsay Rodman
Executive Director, Leadership Council for Women in National Security
Introduction
Hosted By
Polar Institute
Since its inception in 2017, the Polar Institute has become a premier forum for discussion and policy analysis of Arctic and Antarctic issues, and is known in Washington, DC and elsewhere as the Arctic Public Square. The Institute holistically studies the central policy issues facing these regions—with an emphasis on Arctic governance, climate change, economic development, scientific research, security, and Indigenous communities—and communicates trusted analysis to policymakers and other stakeholders. Read more
Environmental Change and Security Program
The Environmental Change and Security Program (ECSP) explores the connections between environmental change, health, and population dynamics and their links to conflict, human insecurity, and foreign policy. Read more
Kissinger Institute on China and the United States
The mission of Kissinger Institute on China and the United States is to ensure that informed engagement remains the cornerstone of U.S.-China relations. Read more
