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I definitely recommend reading @alessionaval's core thoughts on this. He really does know what is is talking about.
And thanks to @icsc_m for suggesting I might know something on #NavalDiplomacy.
So let me add my thoughts on that.
I definitely recommend reading @alessionaval's core thoughts on this. He really does know what is is talking about.
And thanks to @icsc_m for suggesting I might know something on #NavalDiplomacy.
So let me add my thoughts on that.
In my opinion, traditional theories of what navies can do in diplomacy has been too simplistic: binary 'assailant' and 'victim' models with mechanistic approaches of A does something to B and B responds (eg Cable).
I expand on this in my book.
I expand on this in my book.
Instead, I think diplomacy is about representation and communication.
So, I define naval diplomacy as:
... a subset of general diplomacy and a means of communication by maritime actors, both state and non-state, in pursuit of their interests.
It's about sending a message.
So, I define naval diplomacy as:
... a subset of general diplomacy and a means of communication by maritime actors, both state and non-state, in pursuit of their interests.
It's about sending a message.
