Antarctic Treaty System An Assessment: Proceedings of a Workshop Held at Beardmore South Field Camp, Antarctica, January 7-13, 1985 (1986) / Chapter Skim
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23. The Antarctic Treaty System from the Perspective of a New Consultative Party
23. The Antarctic Treaty System from the Perspective of a New Consultative Party
Pages 337-344
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Brazil conducted research projects in the south Atlantic during the International Geophysical Year (IGY) but did not send an expedition to Antarctica.
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Because, in my view, territorial claims are an old-fashioned, if not primitive, form of policy -- primitive both in the historical sense, for the most ancient conflicts in history derived from territorial disputes, and in a psychological sense, for one of the earliest instincts of a child is to take possession of something and refuse to share it. As a matter of fact, it was recognized -- and here I am not strictly obeying chronological order -- that involve
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A logical consequence of becoming a party to the treaty, because of the relevance of Antarctica for Brazil, was to develop scientific research there and, therefore, to apply for consultative status. The launching of the Brazilian Antarctic Program suffered from some delay, mostly because of internal controversy concerning its management.
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In 1983, two developing countries gained consultative status -- Brazil and India. Brazil did not join the consultative group because of its composition.
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After that, they applied to themselves a lawful instrument, thereby restricting their activities. m eir rights, if the word can be used, relate to the treaty and to the United Nations Charter, to which the treaty is subordinated.
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The interest of the international community in the deep seabed was drawn by specific resources, the exploitation of which required financial and technological means and legislation suitable to every state regardless of its financial and technological capability. It should be noted that the concept of common heritage of humankind refers not only to the international seabed area but also to its resources.
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I do not know the interests of Costa Rica, per se, but I do know the interests of Costa Rica as a developing country. Certainly, Brazil does not represent the interests of developing countries in the ATS.
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Some three years ago there was a humorous chronicle published in a Brazilian newspaper, projecting the first Brazilian expedition to Antarctica. This was before the real one took place: The Brazilians establish their camp just beside a Norwegian camp.
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