Maritime Claims and Boundary Delimitation: Tensions and Trends in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea

The book delves into the major developments triggered by the hydrocarbon discoveries in the Eastern Mediterranean over the last twenty years, focusing on maritime boundary delimitation. It examines the impact of these discoveries on the application of the law of the sea rules by the East Med states and looks at the new trends concerning the implementation of the law of the sea in the region. It also examines the validity of maritime claims made by or through non-state entities in the region and argues that the East Med paradigm proves that international law is resilient and capable of providing solutions in other turbulent regions around the globe.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 330 pages
Publication date: 09 January 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The Eastern Mediterranean has witnessed significant developments in the last two decades due to the discovery of hydrocarbons. This book delves into the impact of these discoveries on maritime boundary delimitation, specifically focusing on the application of the law of the sea rules by the East Med states. It examines the new trends in implementing the law of the sea in the region, including the conclusion of bilateral agreements based on conventional and customary law. The book also analyzes regional state practice in maritime delimitation, highlighting the willingness of the East Med states to cooperate in order to reap the benefits of the energy windfall.

In addition to this analysis, the book provides an outline of the hydrocarbon discoveries and the pertinent maritime activities in the region. It also covers the overlapping maritime claims and disputes between Greece, Cyprus, and Turkey on one side, and Lebanon and Israel on the other. Furthermore, the book examines the validity of maritime claims made by or through non-state entities in the region, such as the State of Palestine, the UK Sovereign Base Areas, and the so-called "Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus."

The book argues that the East Med paradigm concerning the successful application of the pertinent norms in maritime delimitation proves that international law is resilient and capable of providing solutions in other turbulent regions around the globe. This book will be of interest and importance to academics and students of international law, professionals in the oil and shipping industries, legal professionals, and government agencies.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367530679