Alliance Maritime Strategy

The world is inextricably connected by its oceans and seas, which are essential to ensure global commerce and our way of life. Therefore, maritime security is vital to peace and prosperity. The global security environment is contested and unpredictable, with threats and other challenges emanating from state or non-state actors. Maritime crises and incidents illustrate the importance of the maritime domain to NATO as a transatlantic Alliance. NATO is united and steadfast in its resolve to protect its one billion citizens and therefore must be prepared to “fight tonight” and “fight tomorrow”. Its key purpose and greatest responsibility are to ensure our collective defence against all threats, from all directions.

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