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- Dispute resolution mechanisms in UNCLOS threaten U.S. national security
- U.S. ratification of UNCLOS would subject U.S. military to rulings by third-party tribunals
- U.S. ability to conduct maritime interdiction operations would be curtailed by UNCLOS
- U.S. adherence to UNCLOS would jeopardize maritime intelligence gathering operations
Counter Argument:
VERSUS
Ratification of UNCLOS would bolster U.S. national security in numerous ways, including: protecting all six core freedom of navigation rights, protect maritime interdiction rights, and supporting efforts to combat piracy.
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- UNCLOS supports all six core competencies of the U.S. Navy
- UNCLOS provisions directly support and improve ability of Coast Guard to complete its law enforcement and homeland security missions
- Ratification of UNCLOS would further US national security interests in multiple ways
- UNCLOS supports U.S. national security objectives by ensuring freedom of navigation rights and supporting maritime interdiction operations
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