This afternoon CLE in Reykjavik will focus on the Cod Wars, Iceland?s rapid expansion of its fishing jurisdiction from 3 to 200 miles despite opposition from the United Kingdom and its Royal Navy.
Among the takeaways:
? How the Cod Wars influenced modern maritime law
? The geopolitical context of the Cold War and Iceland's strategic position
? Negotiations and diplomatic conflicts with the United Kingdom
? How the dynamics of coalition governments in Iceland's parliamentary system affected expansion of the maritime jurisdiction
? The legal framework governing territorial seas and exclusive economic zones
? How Iceland used asymmetrical conflict strategies to prevail
After the course, participants will get a guided tour of the decommissioned Coast Guard vessel O?inn, which featured in the Cod Wars.