State Identity and the Development and Settlement of Maritime Claims

• Other Authors: Nyman, Elizabeth (authoraut)
• Format: Others
• Language: English; English
• Published: Florida State University
• Subjects: Political science
• Online Access: http://purl.flvc.org/fsu/fd/FSU_migr_etd-2470

In this dissertation, I consider what makes some states value ocean space more than others, and how these differences in value affect state actions. I posit that history, geography, legal systems, and national narratives all play a role in causing states to assign different values to maritime space. These values, moreover, guide how states respond to international disputes over maritime ownership. States that place a higher value on maritime space are more likely to respond to international ambiguity of ownership by attempting to settle the issue. This settlement can take various forms, from international conflict to international legal courts. I find that identity does play a valuable role in how states value maritime space, and that the higher value states have for such space, the more likely they will be to settle any disputes over it. === A Dissertation Submitted to the Department of Political Science in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy. === Summer Semester, 2010. === May 10, 2010. === Ocean Policy, Maritime Conflict, Island Identity === Includes bibliographical references. === Mark Souva, Professor Co-Directing Dissertation; Paul R. Hensel, Professor Co-Directing Dissertation; Philip E. Steinberg, University Representative; Will H. Moore, Committee Member; Dale Smith, Committee Member.