Sea Control Sea Control 559 - The Illogic of Naval Forward Presence with Jonathan Panter
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Jan 3, 2025 In this discussion, Jonathan Panter, a Stanton Nuclear Security Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations and a doctoral candidate at Columbia University, dives into the often misunderstood concept of naval forward presence. He outlines its critical role in U.S. military strategy and contrasts it with approaches from other nations. Panter also shares insights on the evolution of naval strategies post-Cold War and the complexities of resource allocation between structural and operational readiness, while discussing challenges faced by the Navy, including high-profile incidents and the transition to academia for veterans.
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Evolution of Forward Presence
- The US Navy's global presence evolved, it wasn't always the norm.
- Forward presence as we know it, with over half the fleet deployed, is a modern Cold War-era concept.
Cold War and Credibility
- Nuclear weapons made direct threats less credible during the Cold War.
- Forward presence aimed to demonstrate US interest and commitment globally, bolstering credibility.
Post-Cold War Justification
- Post-Cold War, the Navy justified forward presence by emphasizing non-nuclear roles.
- These included protecting global commons and managing smaller conflicts, increasing demand.