The quasi-allies are increasing their presence on the continent, raising concerns about the peaceful research reserve's ...

Why Antarctica is not just about penguins, snow, and scientific research: what political confrontation involving Russia and ...

Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, South America, Oceania (which includes Australia and New Zealand), and Antarctica. Each ...

Decisions on Antarctica require a consensus among the 25 members, which has confounded past efforts. The U.S. and New Zealand have been pushing for a marine reserve for years.

McHenry points to a 65-year-old, scientific research-minded treaty in which 12 countries — the U.S. among them — barred claims to the same slice of Antarctica by their governments and citizens.

Per the treaty, “Antarctica” is defined as everything below 60 degrees south latitude, regardless of whether it is land, any category of ice, or water. Any country can join the treaty, although only ...

McHenry points to a 65-year-old, scientific research-minded treaty in which 12 countries — the U.S. among them — barred claims to the same slice of Antarctica by their governments and citizens.

McHenry points to a 65-year-old, scientific research-minded treaty in which 12 countries — the U.S. among them — barred claims to the same slice of Antarctica by their governments and citizens.