The United States finds itself in a curious position as one of modern history’s few great powers that doesn’t control its commercial shipping. In fact, it’s not much of an exaggeration to say that the United States owns no commercial ships, has no way to build them, and has nowhere to dock them. As a result, America is highly reliant on foreign partners — some allied, some not — for its economic security.That dependence would be okay if not for one thing: America currently lacks the ability to protect its economic interests, or that of its allies, during a period … Continue reading It’s Time for a Comprehensive National Maritime Strategy