Securing the High Seas: America's Global Maritime Constabulatory Power
Abstract
This is the third in a series of reports on maritime security prepared by The Heritage Foundation's Maritime Security Working Group. This report addresses how to provide operational recommendations to the group's previous proposals while making the case that the United States, with its regional allies, must develop the capacity to exercise global maritime constabulary power. Specifically, this report: 1) Defines global maritime constabulary power; 2) Identifies the roles and missions that are related to global maritime constabulary power; 3) Describes the role of friendly and allied nations; 4) Suggests how the private sector can and should contribute; 5) Recommends a division of responsibilities for maritime constabulary duties between the U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard; and 6) Identifies the budgetary, regulatory, and legislative implications of the recommendations.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 12, 2008
- Accession Number
- ADA487243
Entities
People
- James Dolbow
- James J. Carafano
- Mackenzie M. Eaglen
- Martin E. Andersen