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U.S. underseas cable systems can be protected by existing laws or bilateral treaties

The U.S. does not need to ratify UNCLOS to protect the interests of its underseas cable industry. Submarine cables are already protected under existing international law and any gaps in this law can be resolved by implementing bilateral treaties with states as needed.

Keywords: 
Underseas Cables, Bilateral Treaties, Underseas Cables
Related Quotes: 
  • Bilateral investment treaties could resolve existing gaps in UNCLOS law
  • Bilateral investment treaties can complement existing UNCLOS regime to fill existing gaps without need to pursue new treaty on underseas cables
Parent Arguments: 
  • The U.S. would not Benefit from Ratification of UNCLOS
Counter Argument: 
  • U.S. underseas cable industry needs UNCLOS protection

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U.S. underseas cable industry needs UNCLOS protection

Currently the vital U.S. underseas cable industry has to rely on the outdated 1884 telegraph treaty for its legal basis when defending its rights to lay, maintain, and repair underseas cables. U.S. ratification of UNCLOS would better protect U.S. companies’ existing cable systems and foster additional investments by giving telecommunications the legal certainty to their claims that they need. 

Keywords: 
Underseas Cables
Related Quotes:
  • Telecommunications industry supports the treaty because of its valuable support for underseas cables
  • As a non-party to UNCLOS, U.S. can only use 1884 convention rules on telegraph cables to protect its underseas cables
  • Protections for underseas cables upgraded in UNCLOS
  • US telecom companies are disadvantaged in disputes over underseas cable rights by the US being a non-party to the convention
  • ... and 31 more quote(s)
Parent Arguments: 
  • U.S. ratification of UNCLOS key to a number of maritime industries
Supporting Arguments: 
  • Underseas cables are vital to global economy
Counter Argument: 
  • UNCLOS is inadequate for protection of U.S. underseas cables
  • U.S. underseas cable systems can be protected by existing laws or bilateral treaties

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