Why Did The United States Never Establish Any Claim To Antarctica?Antarctica is Earth's only continent without a native human population. The United States has solid diplomatic interests in Antarctica and seeks to promote Antarctica's status as a continent reserved for peace and science.
The "Antarctic Treaty" and related agreements aim to regulate international relations concerning Antarctica. It was the first arms control agreement established during the "cold war", designating the continent as a scientific preserve, establishing freedom of scientific investigation, and banning military activity for the treaty system.
Despite playing a significant role in negotiating this treaty signed in...