US Extended Continental Shelf
What is the ECS?
Understanding the background and history of maritime territorial zones and extended continental shelf claims is crucial for grasping the potential implications of the US Extended Continental Shelf Project. The two publications below offer unique perspectives and context for the United States Extended Continental Shelf endeavor.
Understanding the US ECS
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Arctic Horizons: A Primer and Critical Questions on Extending US Territory in the Arctic Ocean
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Securing US Territorial Rights in the Arctic: New Actions to Protect America's Continental Shelf
Reactions and Insights
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Five Takeaways from the US Continental Shelf Announcement
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US Makes its Move in the Arctic: How Will Moscow Respond?
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Strategic Implication of the US Extended Continental Shelf
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This collection of insights and and analyses is brought to you by the Polar Institute, Canada Institute, and the Environmental Change and Security Program.