Biden’s Latest Policy Misstep is Escalating Global Peril

For over two hundred years, a fundamental principle of American foreign policy has been the protection of freedom of navigation in international waters. This principle has been defended through various conflicts, such as the battles against the Barbary pirates in the early 1800s, the war with Imperial Germany in 1917, and naval deployments in strategic regions following World War II, sometimes resulting in minor clashes.

The current administration’s response to escalating threats to freedom of navigation, from the Red Sea to the South China Sea, is seen as weak and ineffective. This lack of strong action is seen as potentially leading to a larger conflict that the United States may not want.

In this segment of What’s Ahead, the implications of the Biden Administration’s response to challenges to freedom of navigation are discussed. The reluctance to take decisive action in protecting this core principle is seen as risky and could result in a significant military confrontation.