Global Partnerships
Speaking to the San Diego Military Advisory Council (SDMAC) October 17, 2007, Vice Chief of Naval Operations, Admiral Patrick M. Walsh spoke of a ”global system in transition…unsettled, unbalanced and potentially dangerous for the U.S. and the global community, means we need to seek a balanced and stable world, one where we can be best postured and trained to promote stability.” He discussed the importance of partnering with allies, relief organizations and maritime forces of other nations for a long-term approach and doing so, “before a contingency situation arises.”
According to U.S. military leaders, a key ingredient to carrying out a successful maritime strategy is building relationships with other countries before an emergency strikes. Admiral Walsh told the group that the maritime strategy’s long-term goal was for a “sustained approach (so that) when we train, organize, equip and recruit, it’s with that goal of building strong global partnerships in mind.” Admiral Walsh added that developing relationships with other countries during peace-time promotes global security. “What’s important today is what we build in peace. What comes next is generosity, humanity, recognition of other positions without compromise of national interests.”
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