USS Taylor Returns to Black Sea, 3 NATO Ships Now in Region
U.S. Navy frigate USS Taylor (FFG-50) has returned to the Black Sea for the second time in as many months,…
Pentagon: U.S. to Send Troops to Baltics for Exercises in Response to Situation in Ukraine
The U.S. will send more than 600 troops for a training mission in Poland, Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia, Pentagon spokesman…
Ukraine’s Last Ship
ODESSA, Ukraine — The flagship of the Ukrainian sea service now sits parked in a commercial port in the picturesque seaside town…
Are the Baltics the Next Crimea?
In Tartu Estonia, there is a building on the main square, constructed on an uncertain foundation that leans precipitously. The…
Policy Options for Ukraine Standoff
This is the second of two articles on the current crisis in Ukraine and on possible policy options for the…
A Brief History of Conflict in Ukraine
This is the first of two articles on the current crisis in Ukraine and on the history of conflict in…
Planning for Joint U.S. and Russia Naval Exercise On Hold Pending Outcome in Crimea
Planning for the biennial Northern Eagle exercise between Russia, the U.S. and Norway has been “put on hold,” while the…
NATO and Ukraine: Unlikely Team in Piracy Fight
When it comes to maritime security, piracy has become one of the most prevalent issues for NATO to deal with.…