U.S. naval deterrence falters; recent assaults reveal vulnerability despite carrier groups, raising concerns about future capabilities.
THIS HAS BEEN A LONG TIME COMING, WITH PLENTY OF BLAME TO GO AROUND WASHINGTON, THE PENTAGON, AND THE NAVY ITSELF: U.S. Naval Deterrence Is Going, Going, Maybe Even Gone. This was only one of several recent assaults on American naval assets in the region. They have happened despite the presence of the Ford carrier strike …