ABSTRACT
As Navy strategists and planners contemplate technological and operational innovations, they need to consider how their plans interact with a whole government approach to deterrence in the Indo-Pacific, which is referred to as “integrated deterrence.” While the term “integrated deterrence” has created consternation among some observers, it stands as a call to consider how various tactical, operational, and administrative “stovepipes” can be combined in a unified deterrent effort. Strategists need to consider how various Navy programs and operations might interact with programs and operations undertaken by other U.S. military and civilian agencies to create a credible and capable future deterrent.
