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Coast guards are unique forces with global potential. The first coast guard was created nearly four centuries ago in Europe, but countries are still unable to make the most of these forces even in the post-UNCLOS (United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea) world. This paper underscores their strategic role and argues that the coast guards can accentuate their value in the geostrategic context by establishing maritime partnerships. Engaging the coast guards in maritime partnerships can also lead to combined and enhanced responsibility towards the global commons at sea.
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