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U.S. ratification of UNCLOS would bolster counter-piracy efforts

Ratifying LOSC will also enhance U.S. counter-piracy efforts by improving America’s ability to shape the legal authorities the international community relies on to combat piracy, especially in instances where existing agreements do not account for advancements in technology.

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Counter-piracy

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Parent Arguments:

U.S. non-party status to UNCLOS is undermining ability to conduct maritime interdiction operations
U.S. ability to conduct maritime interdiction operations will not be curtailed by UNCLOS

Counter Argument:

U.S. ratification of UNCLOS would complicate counter-piracy efforts

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U.S. ratification of UNCLOS would complicate counter-piracy efforts

UNCLOS provisions for counter-piracy have not kept pace with current developments and its EEZ provisions can complicate the ability of other states to act to thwart pirates.

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Counter-piracy

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Parent Arguments:

U.S. ability to conduct maritime interdiction operations would be curtailed by UNCLOS

Counter Argument:

U.S. ratification of UNCLOS would bolster counter-piracy efforts