Studies in contemporary maritime strategy & policy
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During the summit meeting of December 1989 Gorbachev proclaimed that all naval warships not able to withstand inclement weather should be withdrawn from service. In the previous month the US Navy called off all operations for 48 hours to carry out a safety check. What role do the naval forces have to play in a post cold-war era? This question is carefully addressed by leading experts in the field of naval strategy.