What to do after Operation Ocean Shield?

(BRUSSELS2) What to do after Operation "Ocean Shield" in the Indian Ocean? The question arises within the Alliance.

The operation Ocean Shield ends, in fact, at the end of 2014. And “ no anti-piracy device is currently defined beyond this date as an Alliance executive told B2. It must be determined if it will be extended or if there is no reason to modify its mandate.

NATO could maintain a presence in the Indian Ocean as a general surveillance mission. " A military presence remains significant in the area. Because the roots of piracy are still there ". And there are other threats and all kinds of trafficking in the area (drugs, human trafficking...).

« Apart from piracy, the discussion focuses on NATO's interest in maintaining a presence in the area, and links with certain partners. Thanks to this operation, the Alliance was able to (strengthen or develop) various contacts with non-traditional countries (India, China, Indonesia, etc.) ».