The abandonment of our nation's maritime identity is the greatest existential challenge that the United States has faced since the opening days of the Cold War.
Modern American Maritime Power delivers a concise yet compelling examination of the vital crossroads where economics, sovereignty, and global strategy converge. In an era defined by intensifying geopolitical competition - marked by fractures in the global order, the unraveling of globalization's connective tissue, and mounting strain on the financial system - this book makes the case that revitalizing America's maritime infrastructure is not merely a question of national pride. It is an urgent imperative, essential to preserving the nation's economic future and its enduring influence on the world stage.The United States remains a formidable naval power, but this book reveals a stark truth - naval strength alone is not sufficient in a world where maritime connectivity is the key to economic opportunity. The rise of China as a dominant maritime power underscores the urgency of addressing America's diminishing shipbuilding capacity, overstrained Navy, and declining maritime infrastructure.
Through a pragmatic and forward-thinking lens, Modern American Maritime Power offers a call to action for policymakers and citizens alike. It challenges readers to consider how the erosion of our sovereign connections to the sea threatens to undermine the United States' ability to shape the global order, protect its interests, and pursue its destiny.
Whether you are a policymaker, historian, strategist, or simply a concerned citizen, this compelling narrative will deepen your understanding of why maritime power matters - and what we must do to reclaim it.