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Return from the choppy waters of the Indo-Pacific: implications of the deployment of the Frigate Bayern
Rückkehr aus unruhigen Gewässern des Indo-Pazifiks: Bilanz und Folgerungen nach Fahrt der Fregatte "Bayern"
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Abstract After a voyage through the Indian and Pacific Oceans lasting almost seven months, the frigate Bayern has returned to Wilhelmshaven. Above all, Germany's intention in sending the ship was to signal its political willingness to be more actively involved in the stability and security of the Indo-Pacifi... view more
After a voyage through the Indian and Pacific Oceans lasting almost seven months, the frigate Bayern has returned to Wilhelmshaven. Above all, Germany's intention in sending the ship was to signal its political willingness to be more actively involved in the stability and security of the Indo-Pacific. Retrospectively, the mission has helped to vitalize and deepen relationships with partners in the region through military and diplomatic dialogues as well as combined exercises by the armed forces. It is now crucial to maintain the relationship momentum this has created, for instance by continuing with consultations. However, Germany has not lived up to the claim - or just barely - that the frigate’s voyage would contribute to maintaining the existing rules-based order and international law. It remains to be seen what conclusions Germany will draw for future engagement in the Indo-Pacific. (author's abstract)... view less
Keywords
Federal Republic of Germany; security policy; Indian Ocean; Pacific Rim; navy; stationing of troops; deployment overseas; military; international cooperation; international law
Classification
Peace and Conflict Research, International Conflicts, Security Policy
Free Keywords
Regionale Sicherheitspolitik von Staaten; Pazifischer Ozean; Sicherheitspolitische Interessen; Maritime Sicherheit; Internationale Partnerschaft; Engagement; Förderung/Unterstützung; Internationale Ordnung; Militärische Manöver
Document language
English
Publication Year
2022
City
Berlin
Page/Pages
7 p.
Series
SWP Comment, 22/2022
DOI
https://doi.org/10.18449/2022C22
ISSN
2747-5107
Status
Published Version; reviewed
Licence
Deposit Licence - No Redistribution, No Modifications