The debate over whether or not Congress should finally ratify the Law of the Sea Treaty has triggered a full-blown outbreak of UN Derangement Syndrome, the primary symptom of which is an overblown fear of international organizations. The United Nations' Law of the Sea Treaty provides international rules for protecting the freedom of the seas, establishing national maritime zones, and accessing deep-sea resources. For the 160 countries that ratified the treaty, including such close U.S. allies as Britain, Germany, Canada, India, Australia, South Korea, and Japan, it's a largely uncontroversial pact that creates order and predictability over maritime issues.
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