The global political map is undergoing a process of rapid change as former states disintegrate and new states emerge. At sea, boundary delimitation between coastal states is continuing unabated. These changes could pose a threat to world peace if they are not wisely negotiated and carefully managed. This volume, the fifth in the World Boundaries series, presents a variety of cases illustrating the implications of recent approaches to maritime territorial jurisdiction.

The Americas offers a wide-ranging and original interpretaion of matters relating to territory, boundaries and societies in the American continent.

Middle East and North Africa brings together some of today's most influential analysts of a region which from colonial times to the present has seen great territorial change.

First published in 2002. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

First published in 2002. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.