Historic Titles in International Law

The question of Historic Titles in International Law has been much discussed in recent years. In particular, it was an issue of some importance in several international arbitrations, such as the Gulf of Fon­ seca case, decided by the Central American Court of Justice; the Island of Palmas case, decided by Judge Huber as sole arbitrator, under the auspices of the Permanent Court of Arbitration; the case concerning the Legal Status rif Eastern Greenland before the Permanent Court of Internati...