EPISODE · Nov 21, 2018 · 23 MIN
Michael Byers: Outer Space and the Arctic—Governance in Cold, Dark and Dangerous Places
from Polar Geopolitics - Arctic and Antarctic analysis · host Eric Paglia
What parallels exist in governance regimes for Outer Space and the Arctic? On this episode, Prof. Michael Byers, a leading Arctic and international law expert, shares his insights into why extreme environments often foster international cooperation. He also explains the complexities of Canadian Arctic politics, and the nuances of the concept of sovereignty, in a far-ranging discussion that encompasses outer space, the deep sea, and both polar regions. (Image: Reuben Wu)
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What parallels exist in governance regimes for Outer Space and the Arctic? On this episode, Prof. Michael Byers, a leading Arctic and international law expert, shares his insights into why extreme environments often foster international cooperation. He also explains the complexities of Canadian Arctic politics, and the nuances of the concept of sovereignty, in a far-ranging discussion that encompasses outer space, the deep sea, and both polar regions. (Image: Reuben Wu)
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