R Street launches new Center for the Seven Seas

Washington—The R Street Institute is excited to launch the Center for the Seven Seas. This new policy center at R Street will work to re-establish letters of marque and reprisal, support the free flow of goods through international shipping routes, and repeal the Jones Act.

We are in a time where nation-states are struggling to respond to maritime threats, leaving the private sector to defend itself. Just as our forefathers provided a pathway for privateers to keep our fleets safe, the Center for the Seven Seas has been formed to tackle the most challenging policy issues at sea.

Our policy priorities include, among others:

• Research and development for modernizing pirate outfits
• North Sea policing reform
• Maritime insurance
• Jones Act repeal

You can voluntarily contribute to our cause–flags, peg legs, and rations aren’t cheap–or bid to fill one of the openings on our crew. Otherwise, we’ll see you on the high seas as we scoop up any lost treasure along the way.