The Åland Islands is a territory of Finland located in the Baltic Sea, between the mainland of Sweden and Finland. The archipelago consists of around 6,500 isl

The Aland Islands constitute a very special case in international law. This island territory under Finland's sovereignty has been demilitarised and neutralised

In 1999 the EU decided to develop its own military capacities for crisis management. This book brings together a group of experts to examine the consequences of

This study focuses on territorial autonomy, which is often used in different conflict-resolution and minority situations. Four typical elements are identified o

Introduction : the goal and structure of the book -- The legal regulation of the demilitarisation and neutralisation of the Åland islands -- The law of the sea