Defense and Deterrence on NATO's Northern Flank: Strengthening the U.S. Marine Corps Role in Europe

Abstract

Current NATO efforts to address security threats in the Alliances northern flank are insufficient in light of Russias aggressive actions and military buildup near the European border. The U.S. Marine Corps is uniquely suited to deterrence and defense in this region due to its doctrine, capabilities, and strong historical relationship with Norway. In order to strengthen the security situation in this key geostrategic area, the Marine Corps should expand its rotational presence in Norway, deploy a rotational force to Iceland, increase its participation in European training and exercises, and maintain high standards of cold weather preparedness.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 10, 2019
Accession Number
AD1177238

Entities

People

  • Zsofia Budai

Organizations

  • Marine Corps University

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  • Air Force
  • Arctic Regions
  • Black Sea
  • Cold War
  • Department Of Defense
  • Deployment
  • Doctrine
  • Foreign Relations
  • Geography
  • Governments
  • Hybrid Warfare
  • Information Operations
  • International Law
  • Lessons Learned
  • Marine Corps
  • Multi-Domain Operations
  • National Security
  • Nato
  • Students
  • Training
  • United States
  • United States European Command
  • Warfare

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  • International Relations and European Studies
  • Maritime Combat Support and Expeditionary Logistics.
  • Strategic Security Studies