Naval Historywith Dr. Alex

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Who practices naval diplomacy most effectively

Naval diplomacy requires a demanding peacetime skill that fleet strength alone cannot provide.

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Question

Which navies practised naval diplomacy most effectively in this July 2020 assessment?

Short answer

Denmark and Canada are strong examples, Russia may rank near the top, and Australia is making a serious effort.

Notes

Denmark and Canada are strong examples in this July 2020 assessment, while Australia is making a serious effort. Russia is tentatively placed near the top. Many large Western navies have spent years operating among friendly states and now need to practise diplomacy more deliberately. Managing peace is presented as a demanding activity that cannot be reduced to fighting capability.