Antarctica: Chile's Claim,

Abstract

The author, a Brigadier in Chile's Army, recounts the relatively short history of Antarctic explorations and discoveries, and describes the diverse physical characteristics of the region. He analyzes the pressures-environmental and political-that threaten the future development of Antarctica. This groundwork leads to a critical examination of the remarkably successful Antarctic Treaty of 1959, an agreement which has promoted the peaceful sharing of scientific research and the resolution of political issues. The author concludes by making a case for the Antarctic claims of Chile, which, by reasons of geography and history, has a long and abiding interest in the continent. The Antarctic Treaty is due for review and possible revision in 1991. The United States and other signatory nations preparing for this event need to know more about this still largely unexplored land, and to understand better one another's perspectives on Antarctic issues.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1987
Accession Number
ADA187935

Entities

People

  • Luis S. Mericq

Organizations

  • National Defense University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Agreements
  • Aircrafts
  • Birds
  • Geography
  • Glaciology
  • International Law
  • International Organizations
  • International Relations
  • Medical Personnel
  • Military Personnel
  • National Security
  • Scientists
  • South Africa
  • Terrain
  • Topography
  • United States

Readers

  • Military History of the United States in the 20th Century.
  • Polar and Arctic Studies
  • Strategic Security Studies