U.S. European Command leadership has assessed that NATO should be prepared to fight concurrent conflicts with Russia and China by 2027.
January 01, 2027
high
policy_assessment
Represents a planning horizon and readiness assessment articulated by U.S. European Command leadership.
The Mediterranean Sea geographically connects Europe with Africa and the Middle East.
high
geographic
Geographic role relevant to regional security and maritime routes.
The United Nations estimates that the Mediterranean Sea carries about 30% of the world's oil traffic.
high
statistical
Importance of the Mediterranean for global energy transit and security considerations.
NATO military exercises commonly involve multiple allied nations coordinating to practice long-range strikes and to defend critical maritime waterways.
high
military_practice
Describes typical objectives and activities conducted during multinational NATO exercises.