Category: Security policy

Billionaire, philanthropist and spy

Billionaire, philanthropist and spy

Gepostet von | 29 Jul 2025 | , , | 0

Vincent William Astor and Franklin D. Roosevelt steered America through the turbulent first half of the 20th century. Roosevelt as one of the republic's most important politicians and Astor as one of the country's greatest businessmen and philanthropists. When John Jacob Astor IV died in 1912 when the TITANIC sank, he left his eldest son Vincent an immeasurable fortune that made the junior one of the richest men in the world. He broke off his studies at Havard and used his inheritance responsibly. He renovated the Astor properties in New York, which had become slums, for the tenants, worked with trade unions and donated to hospitals...

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The American fleet in the War of Independence

The American fleet in the War of Independence

Gepostet von | 24 Jul 2025 | , , | 0

Despite the military inferiority of the young US Navy, it was ultimately victorious against the Royal Navy. It received important support from France. A resolution passed by the US Congress in October 1775 not only authorised the dispatch of a militarily equipped sailing ship (see box), but also approved a second ship for the same purpose. It was also decided to form a committee of three, later expanded to 13 members, to oversee the acquisition, equipping and deployment of the warships. The drafting of this short document is officially recognised as access marineforum digital+ Are you already a registered user? Log in here now - also MOV members: Username Password...

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China's rise to maritime power

China's rise to maritime power

Gepostet von | 22 Jul 2025 | , , | 0

China is continuously expanding its influence on other countries. Its adversaries are the USA - and Europe. China's global, economic and military rise as a geopolitical and geostrategic counter-power to the USA continues unabated. China, a global power with 1.4 billion people, is in the process of further changing the global power constellation beyond the Western Pacific and Southeast Asia. China's head of state and commander-in-chief of the armed forces, Xi Jinping, is single-mindedly pushing "China's dream of returning to its former strength". China is now the world's largest trading power, owns the world's largest container fleet and has been the world's second-largest economy since 2012. According to all forecasts, China will...

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Manoeuvre with interaction

Manoeuvre with interaction

Gepostet von | 21 Jul 2025 | , , | 0

During the large-scale exercise Baltops, experts from the Naval Shipping Administration inform merchant ship captains about the background and exercise areas. In this interview, First Lieutenant Markus S. gives an insight into his work. What are the tasks of the naval ship's command during the major manoeuvre Baltic Operations? Our personnel in Germany fulfil the tasks of Naval Cooperation and Guidance for Shipping (NCAGS), which is the NATO designation. We have contributed our expertise in advising civilian ships that access marineforum digital+ Are you already a registered user? Log in here now - also MOV members: Username Password Remember meLost your password? Don't have access yet? Click here to...

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Sea power is indispensable

Sea power is indispensable

Gepostet von | 15 Jul 2025 | , , | 0

The navy is on course: 2025, no more ten years for many new builds, but with a pragmatic focus on what can be done quickly and innovative solutions to rapidly increase the efficiency and effectiveness of what is already available. Because only what can be produced quickly or what is available in terms of warships, submarines, aircraft and trained personnel before the start of a war will also be available during it - and visibly contribute to deterring an attack. However, both the war in Ukraine, which has been going on for over three years, and the logic of nuclear deterrence indicate that war in the 21st century will continue to be...

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