International Engagement

摘要

Globalization in the 21st century has brought into focus the absolute imperative for an ability to assure free and peaceful access to the sea. The U.S. economy - in fact, all economies of developed and developing nations and multinational corporations - are more reliant than ever before on global trade for their prosperity. The exchange of raw materials, product components and finished goods by sea conveyance has paralleled the expanding global economy. But this exchange requires free and uninterrupted use of the seas.