Geopolitical change and the Antarctic Treaty System

该项目旨在分析南极条约体系内当前和新出现的地缘政治紧张局势。地缘政治紧张局势是1959年《南极条约》形成的一个关键因素，并继续影响着更广泛的《南极条约》体系的演变。该项目将研究南极条约体系历史上的关键时刻，使用新的外交文件数据库来确定地缘政治紧张局势的关键指标。该项目旨在从成功管理这些地缘政治紧张局势中吸取经验教训。在这样做的过程中，该项目打算解决澳大利亚政府南极20年战略和行动计划的一个关键重点，保持澳大利亚在南极洲的影响力。

This project aims to analyse current and emerging geopolitical tensions within the Antarctic Treaty System. Geopolitical tension was a key factor in the formation of the 1959 Antarctic Treaty and continues to shape the evolution of the wider Antarctic Treaty System. This project will examine critical moments in the history of the Antarctic Treaty System, using a new database of diplomatic documents to identify key indicators of geopolitical tension. The project aims to draw lessons on successful management of these geopolitical tensions. In doing so, the project intends to address a key focus of the Australian Government's Antarctic 20 Year Strategy and Action Plan, maintaining Australia's influence in Antarctica.