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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.
The long-standing Maritime Studies programme undertakes policy research on the use of the sea, maritime security, the maritime operational environment, and the roles and capabilities of military forces based at sea.
The programme enjoys close links with the Royal Navy, the Ministry of Defence, overseas navies, academia and the defence industry.
We also provide lecturing support for university courses: RUSI Maritime Studies staff are currently teaching a Master's course in Defence and Security at the Greenwich Maritime Institute in the University of Greenwich.
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Shaping the international maritime discourse: the Royal Navy’s role
Commentary: 17 Feb 2010
The use of the sea remains fundamental to international security. At a time of increasing public spending constraints, what is the significance of naval force – and of the Royal Navy in particular – in supporting national and international defence and security.
The use of the sea remains fundamental to international security. At a time of increasing public spending constraints, what is the significance of naval force – and of the Royal Navy in particular – in supporting national and international defence and security.
National Crises and the Utility of Naval Power: The Haiti Case Study
Commentary: 16 Feb 2010
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. The international response to the Haitian disaster has proven to be a case study in how important high-end naval assets can be to a wide range of UK national interests.
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. The international response to the Haitian disaster has proven to be a case study in how important high-end naval assets can be to a wide range of UK national interests.
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Nuclear Policy at Sea: A Part-Time Deterrent Will Not Do!
Articles: 16 Dec 2009 by Tim Hare
Credible deterrence remains the core of Britain's nuclear posture: further cutting resources for this would be self-defeating
Credible deterrence remains the core of Britain's nuclear posture: further cutting resources for this would be self-defeating
Partnering in Practice: The Warship Support Modernisation Initiative
Articles: 4 Nov 2009 by Phil Jones
The WSMI demonstrates how partnering between the MoD and industry can be achieved
The WSMI demonstrates how partnering between the MoD and industry can be achieved
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