NATO must avoid Sea Blindness in Vilnius
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July 10, 2023
The NATO and Lithuanian flags fly over the summit venue on July 09, 2023 in Vilnius, Lithuania. Vilnius is scheduled to host the July 11-12 2023 NATO Summit. Photo from Sean Gallup / Getty Images.
Admiral James G. Foggo, U.S. Navy (Ret.)
External Source: Breaking Defense
The NATO Summit held in Vilnius, Lithuania, this week presents a tremendous opportunity to talk about the maritime domain’s importance in trans-Atlantic security.
No doubt the agenda will include an update on the war in Ukraine and a call for continued allied solidarity. NATO should be proud of the manner in which the alliance has risen to bolster its defense of Ukraine and its eastern flank. Likewise, the newest NATO member, Finland, will attend its first summit. And there will be a full court press to assuage Turkish President Tayyip Erdoğan to support membership for Sweden — even if Sweden’s ascension will have to wait…
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Admiral James G. Foggo, U.S. Navy (Ret.), Dean