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The UK as a medium maritime power in the 21st century: Logistics for influence

Martin, Christopher

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Dr Chris Martin Christopher.Martin@hull.ac.uk
Reader in Maritime Security and Head of School of Politics and International Studies



Abstract

This book argues that the UK, as a post-modern globalised state, will require means to have influence over events and opponents that threaten the UK's interests in the 21st century, and that its means is the Royal Navy. However, unlike other studies, this research emphasizes the role of logistics, especially afloat support logistics and the Royal Fleet Auxiliary. In doing so, the author rejects the current theory underpinning military operations at distance, that distance degrades capability, and posits an alternative theory, that time is the key factor, for maritime-based forces. The UK must reengage with its maritime status and maintain a maritime-based capability to protect its interests in the new maritime century as a leader within the international community. The book will be of use to scholars and researchers interested in naval history and defence policy.

Citation

Martin, C. (2016). The UK as a medium maritime power in the 21st century: Logistics for influence. Palgrave Macmillan. https://doi.org/10.1057/978-1-137-01237-1

Book Type Authored Book
Publication Date 2016
Deposit Date May 16, 2019
Publisher Palgrave Macmillan
ISBN 978-1-137-01236-4
DOI https://doi.org/10.1057/978-1-137-01237-1
Public URL https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/1794413
Publisher URL https://link.springer.com/book/10.1057%2F978-1-137-01237-1