1. After Zelensky's arrival in the United States, the Russian nuclear submarine was unveiled, the challenges faced by the United States and the response plan.
On the day that Ukraine's Zelensky accepted the invitation of the United States and went to Washington to hold a meeting with the United States, Russia's Putin announced the addition of two new missile nuclear submarines, which undoubtedly brought new strategic challenges to the United States. The addition of these two nuclear submarines will not only enhance the strength of the Russian Pacific Fleet, but will also pose a threat to the US mainland. For the United States, how to respond to this challenge has become a top priority. The well-known American think tank Tradition** has proposed three solutions to this problem.
1. Build more new shipyards and restore offshore industrial capacity
In order to strengthen America's maritime capabilities, more new shipyards will first need to be built and the previously strong offshore industrial capacity needs to be restored. This will not only speed up the creation of ships at sea, but also increase the quality and quantity of their manufacture. At the same time, there is a need to vigorously train shipbuilders and engineers to ensure adequate and high-quality human resources.
In addition, the commander of the U.S. Fleet Command proposed the establishment of additional repair bases for nuclear-powered ships in different regions to ensure that nuclear-powered ships damaged in combat can be repaired in a timely manner and returned to the frontal battlefield. This can greatly improve the combat capability and sustained combat effectiveness of the US military.
2. Global deployment to strengthen the sense of presence of the Navy
Once the U.S. Navy has enough ships, it can be deployed in more parts of the globe. On the one hand, this can strengthen hand-to-hand blocking and defensive countermeasures, and on the other hand, it can also deal with various rapidly changing events. With a global deployment, the U.S. Navy can better leverage its military power and influence.
3. Increase the military budget and ensure the implementation of the plan
In order to implement the above two scenarios, the United States needs to increase its military budget. The implementation of these programmes can be guaranteed only through adequate military spending. At the same time, it is also necessary to adjust the existing planning of the Navy to adapt to the current new situation and new challenges.
Maritime power has always been considered an important indicator of a country's strategic position. For a major power like the United States, maintaining global maritime hegemony is of great significance to the interests and security of the country. However, with the expansion and rise of maritime power between China and Russia, the United States faces a huge challenge in maintaining its dominant position.
The United States has long been committed to maintaining and developing its maritime power, maintaining superior maritime capabilities through global deployments and strategic deployments. However, with the rise of Chinese and Russian maritime power, the hegemony of the United States has been severely challenged. China and Russia have continuously enhanced their military strength and influence by strengthening the development of maritime military technology and equipment. In particular, the recent appearance of two new Russian missile nuclear submarines has forced the United States to face a strategic threat from Russia.
This strategic threat is very serious for the United States, because once these two nuclear submarines enter the Pacific Ocean, their attack range is enough to threaten the US mainland. This is actually a strong signal from Russia to the United States, hoping that through this move it will force the United States to stop military aid to Ukraine, thereby reducing the resistance that Russia faces in the special military operation in Ukraine.
In the face of such a strategic challenge, the United States must take corresponding measures to deal with it. As the U.S. think tank Tradition & Council put forward three response plans, only by restoring maritime industrial capabilities, deploying globally, and increasing military budgets can the United States effectively respond to the threat posed by the rise of China and Russia to maritime power.
The importance of maritime power has become a hot topic in the international political arena. As one of the world's largest maritime nations, the United States cannot ignore the importance of maritime power to national development and security. In the face of the maritime expansion and rise of China and Russia, the United States must strengthen its own maritime strength and take corresponding countermeasures and measures.
In my opinion, the three proposals proposed by the American Tradition** are very practical and effective. New shipyards, the restoration of offshore industrial capabilities, and global deployments can enhance U.S. maritime power. At the same time, an increase in the military budget is indispensable, and it is only through adequate funding that these programmes can be implemented and their success guaranteed.
However, I am also aware that the challenges facing these programmes are enormous. The U.S. needs to invest significant money and resources to implement these programs, and it needs to communicate and consult with other domestic stakeholders. In addition, the further deepening of Sino-Russian cooperative relations has also brought greater challenges to the US maritime hegemony.
In general, sea power is of paramount importance for the United States. The United States must take proactive steps to respond to the rise of China and Russia and the maritime challenge. Only by strengthening its maritime industrial capabilities, deploying globally, and increasing its military budget will the United States be able to maintain its preeminence in the maritime domain and ensure the interests and security of the country.