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Conference Background Research and Analysis

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Shaping the international maritime discourse: the Royal Navy’s role
The use of the sea remains fundamental to international security. 

National Crises and the Utility of Naval Power: The Haiti Case Study
With the recent publication of a Ministry of Defence (MoD) Green Paper and an upcoming Strategic Defence Review (SDR), the debate over future UK defence reform has been fierce.

Related Articles

Maritime Domain Awareness: To Know and To Act
Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA) is al about building a better picture - and then using the picture better. 

Building Global Maritime Security through Global Cooperation
What are the challenges of achieving global maritime security and how important is a federation of national and regional systems in overcoming them?

Conference Papers

2009: The Maritime Contribution to the Joint Campaign and the National Security Strategy by Dr Lee Willett

This Paper examines the maritime assumptions behind the UK’s evolving thinking on national security and future defence planning.
The Paper explores the significance or otherwise of the maritime contribution to joint military operations, to UK defence strategy and policy requirements, and to wider national and international security and stability.

2008: British Defence and Security Policy: The Maritime Contribution by Dr Lee Willett

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Maritime Studies
This programme explores the range of issues relating to the national defence and security requirements on the use of the sea for military purposes, and examines how policy shapes military strategy in the maritime environment. 

For more research and analysis surrounding Maritime Forces please visit http://www.rusi.org/maritimeforces/ 

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