Antarctica is often celebrated as a continent of peace and science. All ‘measures of a military nature’ – other than logistic and technical support for scientific endeavours – are prohibited by the Antarctic Treaty, which remains widely observed some 66 years after it was negotiated in 1959. However, conversations about ‘Antarctic security’ appear to be increasing in frequency and salience. Rather than chasing military and national security spectres at the South Pole, we should invest more in diplomatic and political efforts to ensure the ongoing effective and peaceful management of the Antarctic.
Author: Tom Lord
Tom Lord ist assoziierter Forscher am Gateway Antarctica der Canterbury University Christchurch in Neuseeland. Er war von Oktober bis Dezember 2024 Gastwissenschaftler am PRIF. // Tom Lord, Associate Researcher Gateway Antarctica, Canterbury University Christchurch, New Zealand and Guest Researcher at PRIF from October to December 2024.
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