Cultural Property Protection is a Legal and Moral Responsibility, so why is the RN not involved?

Cultural Property Protection is a Legal and Moral Responsibility, so why is the RN not involved?

26 Mar 24
Posted by: Lt Cdr Tom Pinfold
10 minutes, 28 seconds read
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Protecting cultural heritage has profound subsidiary implications for diplomatic and naval missions that the modern RN cannot ignore. The author argues that a balanced Navy, and especially the Maritime Reserve, must be proactive when it comes to preventing looting and piracy that attack the cultural foundations of Allied and neutral nations. A 10 minute read.

In an age of mass media and opinions over facts it can be hard to differentiate what can be done, what should be done and what must be done in terms of the RN’s responsibilities. That is not to say there are not clear priorities: The Continuous At Sea Deterrent (CASD), maritime security, Humanitarian Aid and Disaster Relief (HADR) and continuous support to international Allies and partners will continue to influence RN strategy and thinking. However, in an audience-centric world where narratives win wars, where does the RN, and indeed the Maritime Reserve (MR) stand in terms of its approach to…

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