The Svalbard Treaty
Author | : Geir Ulfstein |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 588 |
Release | : 1995 |
ISBN-13 | : UVA:35007001149396 |
ISBN-10 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Svalbard Treaty by : Geir Ulfstein
Download or read book The Svalbard Treaty written by Geir Ulfstein and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 588 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Norway was granted sovereignty over Svalbard by the 1920 Svalbard Treaty. This book examines the Treaty, emphasizing four aspects: the character of Norwegian sovereignty; the scope and nature of the requirement of non-discrimination; the prohibition of military use of the archipelago; and the application of the Treaty and the Mining Code in the maritime areas around Svalbard.