The oceans and seas of the world continue to be vital to U.S. interests. Ninety-five percent of global trade is made possible via the sea.
And China’s increased aggressiveness to grab territorial control of the South China Sea has become a significant concern over the past few years. But the importance of the sea isn’t new — it’s been a strategic key worldwide for centuries.
And a new book, "Sea Power: The History and Geopolitics of the World’s Oceans," explores what’s come before on the water and what we need to watch for in the future.
The author is Adm. James Stavridis, former Supreme Allied Commander at NATO.
