Over the past 200 years, a key principle of American foreign policy has been to maintain freedom of navigation in international waters. This principle has been upheld through various actions, including fighting against Barbary pirates in the early 1800s, engaging with Imperial Germany during World War I, and deploying the navy in strategic locations since WWII.
However, recent times have seen an increase in challenges to this principle. These threats come from various regions, including the Red Sea and South China Sea. Despite these growing tensions, the Biden administration has faced criticism for its perceived weak response. Some experts believe that this lack of decisive action could lead to a potential major war that could have been avoided.
This episode of What’s Ahead examines how the Biden administration’s approach to these challenges is raising concerns among experts and observers. By failing to assert American interests and defend the principle of freedom of navigation, the administration is seen as potentially leading the country towards a more significant and unwanted conflict. The stakes are high, and it’s essential to understand how these issues impact our national security interests.
