Introduction
摘要
This chapter outlines this book’s purpose and justification. The resurgence of ‘great power’ competition on the international stage, alongside global climate change and increased human activity, is driving new geopolitical tensions in Antarctica. Argentina and Australia—both countries with significant Antarctic interests—may need to reassess their approaches to safeguarding their rights while enhancing Antarctic law. Examining their contributions to the formation and subsequent development of Antarctic law and identifying key themes from their efforts to address geopolitical tensions during critical moments in Antarctic history may allow Argentina and Australia to draw lessons on how best to manage current and future tensions facing Antarctica.