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What is a key piece of evidence that UNCLOS helps in resolving international conflicts?
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It helped end severe fishing rights conflicts between Iceland and the UK
Which two countries had severe conflicts over fishing rights before UNCLOS?
Iceland and the UK
What type of conflicts did UNCLOS help resolve historically?
Conflicts related to maritime fishing rights
Name the most critical contribution of UNCLOS according to your notes.
Promoting global maritime peace
How does UNCLOS impact the activities of non-coastal or third-party states?
It sets rules regarding their activities in the oceans
When conflicts between Iceland and the UK over fishing rights became severe, how were they generally described?
As a 'war'
What major global benefit does UNCLOS promote?
Global maritime peace
What role does UNCLOS play for coastal states?
It provides clear guidelines on the use and resources of their coastal waters
What type of rules does UNCLOS establish for coastal states?
Rules about what they can and cannot do regarding the use and resources of the oceans
What entity does UNCLOS provide rules for, aside from coastal states?
Third-party states such as the UK and China
Does UNCLOS apply more to coastal states or third-party states?
It applies to both coastal states and third-party states with different sets of rules
What does UNCLOS stand for?
United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea
How is UNCLOS generally accepted around the world?
It is accepted by most countries around the world
What was a significant point of maritime conflict before the introduction of UNCLOS?
Fishing rights between countries
Why is the historical context of UNCLOS significant?
It highlights the effectiveness of UNCLOS in resolving maritime conflicts, such as the ones between Iceland and the UK
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