Executive summary
- Similarly to the previous administration, the new Labour government has pledged to embrace a ‘North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO)-first’ defence posture. A Strategic Defence Review is now underway to reappraise and determine the shape of the United Kingdom’s (UK) future defences.
- Given British dependence on the sea for economic growth and prosperity, as well as the Net Zero agenda, the sea power remains central to the national effort. Britain is situated at the centre of the Euro-Atlantic world, a perspective it should embrace and promote.
- As it looks to boost investment in defence to 2.5% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and move towards greater integration between the armed forces, the new government should place sea power at the heart of its agenda. The Council on Geostrategy is delighted to aid such thinking with the founding of its Sea Power Laboratory.
About the authors
Dr Emma Salisbury is Sea Power Research Fellow at the Council on Geostrategy.
James Rogers is Co-founder and Director of Research at the Council on Geostrategy.
Disclaimer
This publication should not be considered in any way to constitute advice. It is for knowledge and educational purposes only. The views expressed in this publication are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Council on Geostrategy or the views of its Advisory Council.
Image credit: Type 26 Frigate HMS Cardiff on the move, LPhot Stuart Dickson (Open Government Licence)
No. 2024/35 | ISBN: 978-1-914441-89-9