Executive Summary: Introduction: The Arctic seabed is emerging as a strategic frontier for resource competition as climate change expands access to previously inaccessible offshore reserves. As this shift accelerates, Arctic governance is increasingly structured by the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), which governs continental shelf claims and seabed resource jurisdiction. … Continue reading
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Why the Bourbon Industry Is Fighting the ‘Straight Bourbon’ Label Rules
Executive Summary Introduction Bourbon is a distinctive American whiskey with strong cultural associations tied to tradition, regional identity, and social drinking contexts. It is also one of the few spirits in the United States defined by federal standards of identity administered by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB). While bourbon is often … Continue reading
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