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Sovereignty Disputes

The disputes over territorial claims in Antarctica and how they are affected by the Antarctic Treaty.

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Jan 26, 2026
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How does the Antarctic Treaty limit settlement and territorial claims on the continent?

The freezes sovereignty disputes: it neither recognizes nor rejects prior territorial claims, prohibits any new claim or enlargement while in force, and makes available only for peaceful rather than s...

Jan 8, 2026
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Does America have any claims in Antartica

The United States does not currently hold or assert a formal territorial claim in Antarctica, though U.S. policy expressly preserves a legal “basis” to do so and reserves all rights under the Antarcti...