Can Presidents Unilaterally Rename Seas and Straits?
National Sovereignty vs. International Geographic Standards
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Examining if national executive power can override international consensus when naming global geographic features.
Bibliography
- Public Law 80-242: U.S. Board on Geographic Names — U.S. Government Publishing Office, 1947-07-25
Establishes the central authority for geographic naming under the Secretary of the Interior, authorized by the President.
- S-23: Limits of Oceans and Seas — International Hydrographic Organization (IHO), 1953
The global standard for maritime nomenclature used to ensure safety and clarity in international navigation.
- Resolutions Adopted at the Eleven Conferences on the Standardization of Geographical Names — United Nations Group of Experts on Geographical Names (UNGEGN), 2017
Outlines the principle that national names should be respected but shared features require international consultation.
- United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) — United Nations, 1982-12-10
Defines the rights and responsibilities of nations regarding the use of the world's oceans.
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