Routledge - Japan And The New Ocean Regime (Academic Book)

Explore the shifting landscape of maritime law and international policy with Japan And The New Ocean Regime. Published by Routledge, this multiauthor volume examines the transition from the traditional freedom of the seas toward a mixed system of ocean governance. As valuable near-shore resources move under coastal jurisdiction, many nations face significant challenges in adapting to these new rules. This book focuses on the specific response of Japan to this changing environment. It analyzes how Japan works to develop a modern ocean policy to meet the demands of the emerging management regime. For researchers, students, and professionals interested in ocean policy and international relations, this text provides a detailed look at how a major maritime nation adapts when its traditional rights to use the entire ocean are altered by new global standards.