Australia and the Antarctic Treaty System: 50 Years of Influence

Focusing on Australia's significant role in the Antarctic Treaty System, this book highlights the nation's contributions to legal, diplomatic, historical, environmental, and scientific efforts over the treaty's 50-year history. It emphasizes the ATS as a model of international collaboration that promotes scientific discovery, environmental protection, and peace while allowing for national interests. This comprehensive examination is particularly valuable for historians, policymakers, and specialists in international law, shedding light on a critical aspect of Antarctic politics and diplomacy.