China’s assertiveness at sea: Choppy waters | The Economist

Posted by Matt in January 22nd, 2010 | no comment

Published in China, Assertiveness, China, Choppy Waters, Countries, Economist, Japan, Muscles, Neighbours, Oceans, Oil And Gas, Oil Gas, Peace, Perception, rivalry, Sovereignty, Squabbles, Vietnam

“SEA of peace” is the title China has bestowed on its adjacent oceans. But sovereignty disputes between China and its neighbours still roil the waters. In recent weeks, Japan and Vietnam have complained about what they allege to be Chinese encroachments. Attaching blame is difficult. But at a time of a growing perception in the [...]

NATO Of The South: Chile, South Africa, Australia, Antarctica

Posted by Matt in June 1st, 2009 | no comment

Published in Americas, 5 Million, Africa Australia, Antarctic Ocean, Antarctica, Australia And New Zealand, Australian Antarctic Territory, British Commonwealth, Chile, Commonwealth Nations, Continental Shelf, Military Alliances, Military Ties, NATO, NATO Of The South, Nato States, Oceans, One Million, South Africa, South American Countries, South Chile, Square Kilometers, United Nations Commission

The four countries directly north of the Antarctic Ocean are Chile, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand and all four are to varying degrees being integrated into Western military alliances; all four have bilateral military ties to the United States and with other NATO states, three directly with NATO itself.
With Britain filing a claim with [...]

France Eyes Massive Expansion of its Oceans

Posted by Matt in May 7th, 2008 | no comment

Published in Europe, Exclusive Economic Zone, Fears, France, Massive Expansion, Millennia, Oceans, Oceans 11, Photo Gallery, Rush, Square Kilometers, World Oceans, World S Oceans

France already controls 11 million square kilometers of the world’s oceans, second only to the US. Now they want more, demanding the equivalent of three Germanys all in one gulp. It’s part of a rush to divvy up the world’s oceans by this time next year. more…

Photo Gallery: The Race to Claim the Seas
Millennia of [...]