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Claims

Definition

Claims are assertions made by a country or entity regarding its right to exercise authority or control over a particular territory. These claims may be based on historical, cultural, political, or legal justifications.

Analogy

Imagine two people arguing over who gets to sit in an empty chair. Both claim that they have the rights to it because they believe they deserve it for different reasons. The argument revolves around each person's assertion of their entitlement.

Related terms

Disputed Territory: A disputed territory is an area that multiple countries claim as their own, leading them to engage in conflicts or negotiations regarding its ownership.

Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ): An EEZ is an area extending 200 nautical miles from a coastal state's shore where it has special rights regarding exploration and use of marine resources.

Territorial Waters: Territorial waters refer to the areas close to a country's coastlines where it exercises sovereign rights, including controlling navigation and exploitation of resources.