This type of thinking can strike as post-hoc rationalization.
the US need a navy to have a presence in the middle east , and Asia. We are down to the bones for force projection and to secure our own shipping. There is no 'less Naval dependent' way to police the worlds waters - the alternative is to give up.
Which is fine, the USA has been struggling with naval force projection for some time.
the US need a navy to have a presence in the middle east , and Asia. We are down to the bones for force projection and to secure our own shipping. There is no 'less Naval dependent' way to police the worlds waters - the alternative is to give up.
Which is fine, the USA has been struggling with naval force projection for some time.