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There are ultimately "high seas" on both sides of any passage of water connected to the ocean. This argument would seem to imply a territorial straight can't ex
by throwaway2048 7y ago
There are ultimately "high seas" on both sides of any passage of water connected to the ocean. This argument would seem to imply a territorial straight can't exist.
- throw0101a 7y agoWhile the Bungo Channel et al connects the Sea of Japan and the Pacific Ocean, you have to cross JP's EEZ and so it is counted as internal: * https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bungo_Channel https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bungo_Channel The Cebu Strait is between various islands, all owned by PH and with no competing claims: * https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cebu_Strait https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cebu_Strait The Alor Strait connects waters controlled by ID * https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alor_Strait https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alor_Strait