Read the report — In this issue brief, Steven Horrell, Magnus Nordenman, and Walter Slocombe make the case that NATO’s maritime strategy should be updated to reflect the new security environment and re-emphasize high-end naval warfighting. The authors identify critical elements of an updated maritime strategy in the areas of capabilities, resources, operations, and policies.

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 10, 2013) Ships from the George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group simulate a strait transit. The strike group is conducting a pre-deployment evaluation. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Justin Wolpert/Released)