How distance constrains US grand strategy in an era of military-technological innovation

The United States has ample security due to its distance from other great powers and its command of the maritime commons. The United States can consequently act where and when it wants, as Britain traditionally did in Europe. However, the political stakes between the United States and its allies and adversaries are always inherently asymmetrical. To compensate the United States tends to overcommit itself overseas and oversell its policies at home.

Advantage at Sea A discussion on the recently released Tri-Service Maritime Strategy by the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, and U.S. Coast Guard

Advantage at Sea explains both how naval forces will be employed and how naval forces will be developed to continue to secure our nation's interests. Five key messages from this strategy that will be discussed:

China is the United States’ most pressing threat. It also represents a comprehensive threat to our allies and partners, and all nations that support a free and open system.
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