The Strategic Significance of the Maritime Theatre in the Russia–Ukraine War - good morning X. Delighted and honoured this piece Dan Hallett and I penned is out with ⁦@RUSI_org⁩ flagship publication- a short thread about our argument:

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An absolutely remarkable graph. Not just because of the China role - which we knew. It visually conveys how - if you take PRC, ROK, and Japan out - the rest of the world is almost absent.

British-made Typhoon production grinds to a halt raising fears about UK defence skills - passage on no UK order since 2009 feels somewhat problematic.

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This might be of interest. Still open access. Because accessible sharing is crucial to understanding.

The maritime connections that fuel UKR economy are a potential avenue to target. Especially if the conflict takes a stronger hybrid and grey zone turn. Let’s spare a thought today for the UKR navy. And if you wish to have a bit of a wider reflection on the maritime theatre:.

3. The maritime theatre is not just about daring actions and drones. It’s been crucial to ensure long term UKR economic solvency through the use of critical shipping lanes. As Putin’s actions continue to relentlessly target the will to carry on the fight….

This is a long journey of interoperability and cultural adaptation. In the process, it set the foundations for actions that were crucial to rethink strategy and secure success;.

Sea denial was the overarching objective and in that quest they redefined the meaning of tech and innovation in securing sea denial in a ‘narrow’ basin;. 2. UKR navy has been on a journey of transformation - working alongside NATO forces on counter piracy, and countries like UK;.

1. The full scale illegal invasion of UKR has had a significant maritime dimension - which at the beginning of the invasion witnessed Odesa region as a primary target to cut off the country’s economic lifeline. UKR forces has initial setbacks but fought back to regain control:.

One of the most remarkable naval forces in Europe in the ability to seize the opportunity of innovation, adaptation, and operational daring in the face of remarkably difficult odds. A powerful opportunity to remind ourselves also of three crucial aspects:.

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Question: does that apply to Chinese too? .Asking for a friend. But it might not suffice. 10% then and we eradicate the problem altogether?.

Universities with non area studies dedicated programmes - including mine- are making the (fallacious) case that learning languages is not necessary. My own department wants to dilute or eliminate regional expertise before third year. Now 5% gdp is the nail in the coffin.

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