CNA_海湾海军指挥官会议报告.pdf

4825 Mark Center Drive,Alexandria,VA 22311-1850 703-824-2000 a.org Report on the Gulf Naval Commanders Conference Abu Dhabi,United Arab Emirates July 2,2008 by Alison Lawlor Background On July 2,2008,CNA participated in the Gulf Naval Commanders conference at the Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research(ECSSR)in Abu Dhabi,UAE.The conference brought together military leaders in the region to discuss maritime security challenges in the Arabian Gulf.It was organized by the Institute for Near East and Gulf Military Analysis(INEGMA),and was under the patronage of General Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan,Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces and Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi.The conference featured high-ranking officers from Arabian Gulf countries and coalition partners.The audience comprised Arab and coalition navy,coast guard,and marine personnel,as well as think tank and private industry professionals.Lieutenant General Hamad Mohammed Thani Al-Rumaithi,Chief of Staff of the UAE Armed Forces,gave the keynote address.The first panel was moderated by Major General(Ret.)Khaled Al Bu-Ainnain,former Commander,UAE Air Force,and fea-tured Vice Admiral Kevin Cosgriff,Comma