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The U.S. Navy, Jonathan Stevenson
The U.S. Navy, Jonathan Stevenson
Naval War College Review
Although Africa has long been a low strategic priority for the United States, Washington now has a sharp and pronounced strategic interest in protecting access to rich reserves of sub-Saharan oil and gas, mainly in the vicinity of the Gulf of Guinea, as part of its drive to reduce dependence on Middle East suppliers. By 2010, Africa’s share of U.S. oil imports could rise to 20 percent, and China has begun to engage the United States in a geopolitical contest for hydro- carbons and other economic and political benefits in sub-Saharan Africa.
Toward An African Maritime Economy—Empowering The African Union To Revolutionize The African Maritime Sector, Michael L. Baker
Toward An African Maritime Economy—Empowering The African Union To Revolutionize The African Maritime Sector, Michael L. Baker
Naval War College Review
The maritime sector is the key to African prosperity; the continent’s leaders recognize this and have taken certain necessary steps. But it is time to pull these efforts together and move beyond policy papers and into strategy-based action aimed not at symptoms but core problems.
The South African Navy And African Maritime Security, Deane-Peter Baker
The South African Navy And African Maritime Security, Deane-Peter Baker
Naval War College Review
History, budgetary constraints, and national policy choices have left the South African Navy unable to contribute substantially to the region’s maritime security. There is hope for change, however, and a possible way forward.