What's Going on With Shipping

Tactical Victory or Strategic Failure? Secretary Hegseth on U.S. Control of the Strait of Hormuz
A congressional hearing reveals a sharp divide between military and political leaders on whether the U.S. truly controls the Strait of Hormuz, highlighting the global economic fallout of its de facto closure to commercial traffic.

The Great Battleship Debate | John Konrad of gCaptain and Zach Cooper of AEI
A heated debate unpacks the US Navy's controversial proposal for a new 'Trump class' battleship, examining its strategic role, cost-effectiveness, and political viability against modern threats and shipbuilding challenges.

What Went on With Shipping: The World War One Edition | How did Shipping Defeat Germany in WWI?
World War I's outcome was fundamentally shaped by the global shipping network, with Allied maritime control and logistical superiority ultimately outlasting Germany's desperate U-boat campaigns and blockades.
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