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All items tagged maritime securityOpen Think Tank ArticlesDecember 13, 2011 | General Abrial's Answers: Part 2 - NATO TransformationEditorial Team: NATO’s Supreme Allied Commander Transformation General Stéphane Abrial has responded to your questions and policy recommendations! In the second installment of his answers, the general discusses maritime strategy and global governance, cultural obstacles to integration, and the role of strategic communications in NATO operations. ... MoreNovember 7, 2011 | Act Now to Forestall West African PiracyJames M Bridger: While piracy near the Horn of Africa remains a major problem, the UN Security Council has called on the international community to pay greater attention to pirates on the Western coast of the continent. This focus must translate into effective action before the West Africa situation devolves into another Somalia. ... MoreNovember 3, 2011 | Say Goodbye to Prestige Thinking: Quit CSDP and Concentrate on NATOFelix F. Seidler: The EU has proven it is not a credible player in international security; the CSDP is merely a prestige project that has gone nowhere. Despite lower budgets, NATO still has the means to tackle current threats, and EU defense spending should be concentrated there. ... MoreDecember 9, 2010 | Implementing NATO's Strategic ConceptFelix F. Seidler: After its recent summit, NATO needs a plan for the implementation of its new strategic concept. The alliance cannot afford the achievements of the summit to fizzle out. Tax payers should demand that the pretensions of “active engagement” and “modern defence” be underlined by concrete actions. ... MoreJanuary 7, 2010 | Anchors AweighSebastian Bruns: A renaissance of NATO’s maritime dimension is necessary in this globalized world, where piracy can wreak havoc on trade and international security. The new strategic concept must take into account the unique and increasing role that waterways will play in the twenty-first century. ... MoreGlobal Must Read ArticlesJune 4, 2010 | Don't break the China in the China SeaThe failure of Washington and Beijing to come to an understanding in the China Sea may lead to an escalation of tensions. ++ Both countries need an “Incidents at Sea” agreement to prevent further damage to relations. ++ Beijing is annoyed by US probes off Hainan Island, where its new nuclear powered submarines are based. ++ However, “China’s regional objectives… exist in ... More |
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