UNCLOS

UN Convention on the Law of the Sea

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#3634: When Building Your Own Island Goes Wrong

A real estate mogul tried to build a libertarian utopia on artificial islands. A king showed up with convicts and a brass band.

Jun 17
#3256: The Seasteading Dream That Sank

Silicon Valley tried to build floating nations. The ocean and the law had other plans.

Jun 4
#3213: How Navies Enforce Invisible Lines at Sea

Radar, radio, and a deliberate escalation ladder — how Israel patrols borders that only exist on GPS.

Jun 2
#1196: The Myth of Lawless Seas

Is the ocean truly a lawless frontier? Discover the complex legal zones of the high seas and why "pirate" dreams are a legal nightmare.

Mar 14