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This book seeks to identify and address gaps in our understanding
of maritime security and the role of small navies in Europe. The
majority of Europe's navies are small, yet they are often called
upon to address a complex array of traditional and non-traditional
threats. This volume examines the role of small navies within the
European security architecture, by discussing areas of commonality
and difference between navies, and arguing that it is not possible
to fully understand either maritime strategy or European security
without taking into account the actions of small navies. It
contains a number of case studies that provide an opportunity to
explore how different European states view the current security
environment and how naval policy has undergone significant changes
within the lifetime of the existing naval assets. In addition, the
book examines how maritime security and naval development in Europe
might evolve, given that economic forecasts will likely limit the
potential procurement of 'larger' naval assets in the future, which
means that European states will increasingly have to do more with
less in the maritime domain. This book will be of much interest to
students of maritime strategy, naval power, strategic studies,
European politics and international relations in general.
This book seeks to identify and address gaps in our understanding
of maritime security and the role of small navies in Europe. The
majority of Europe's navies are small, yet they are often called
upon to address a complex array of traditional and non-traditional
threats. This volume examines the role of small navies within the
European security architecture, by discussing areas of commonality
and difference between navies, and arguing that it is not possible
to fully understand either maritime strategy or European security
without taking into account the actions of small navies. It
contains a number of case studies that provide an opportunity to
explore how different European states view the current security
environment and how naval policy has undergone significant changes
within the lifetime of the existing naval assets. In addition, the
book examines how maritime security and naval development in Europe
might evolve, given that economic forecasts will likely limit the
potential procurement of 'larger' naval assets in the future, which
means that European states will increasingly have to do more with
less in the maritime domain. This book will be of much interest to
students of maritime strategy, naval power, strategic studies,
European politics and international relations in general.
Maritime Power in the Black Sea provides the first comprehensive
assessment and evaluation of the comparative maritime power of the
six littoral states in the Black Sea - Turkey, Russia, Ukraine,
Georgia, Romania and Bulgaria. This book examines the maritime
capabilities and assets of each of the six littoral Black Sea
states and also considers the implications of the distribution of
maritime power on both regional and international security. As such
it makes an important contribution to the debate about what
constitutes maritime power in the twenty first century and provides
a thematic comparative study of the ability of each of the littoral
states of the Black Sea to project maritime power.
Whilst maritime studies tend to reflect the dominance of large
navies, history shows how relatively small naval forces can have a
disproportionately large impact on global events. From Confederate
commerce raiders in the nineteenth century, to Somali pirates
today, even the most minor of maritime forces can become a key
player on a global stage. Examining a broad range of examples, this
volume addresses the roles and activities of small navies in the
past and the present at the national, regional and international
level. In particular, it focusses on the different ways in which
such forces have identified and addressed national and
international security challenges and the way in which they
interact with other navies and security agencies. In addition the
collection also investigates the relationship of such navies with
non-governmental organisations, institutions and bodies in pursuit
of broader maritime goals, be they political, financial or
environmental. Adopting an interdisciplinary approach drawing on
the best new research from the fields of international relations,
security studies, strategic studies and maritime history, the book
examines the diversity of experience amongst different smaller
navies and also establishes areas of similarity. Divided into two
sections, part one begins with a number of chapters that are
theoretical in nature, whilst part two provides case studies that
offer a more regional focus, including analysis of the challenges
facing contemporary navies and historical case studies designed to
reveal the experience of small navies over time. By adopting an
approach that combines historical considerations with analysis of
current events, the collection offers a unique perspective on the
role that small navies have played in wider nautical affairs and
their continued impact upon global maritime strategies.
Ukaraine is located at a pivotal crossroads in Europe between east
and west and has the potential to play an important role in
combatting terrorism in two ways. First, by consolidating democracy
and democratic control over its armed forces, Ukraine can be a
stabilizing force in Eurasia. Second, the country can contribute
toward the defeat of terrorism by developing niche capabilities,
particularly in its peacekeeping forces. Dr. Deborah Sanders, the
author of this External Research Associates Program (ERAP)
monograph, argues that for Ukraine to be an effective U.S. ally in
the war on terror, it must engage in comprehensive military
transformation. Such a transformation depends on developing its
military professionalism, democratic political control, and
democratic professionalism. She also contends that Ukraine must
consolidate democracy and develop good relations with its
neighbors, beginning with the Russian Federation, to fulfill its
potential as an ally.
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