Why the U.S. Is Falling Behind in Maritime Power

If the U.S. can’t build ships, how can it expect to compete on the global stage? Lauren Beagen, founder of The Maritime Professor®, says the new Office of Shipbuilding is still taking shape—but the urgency is real.

With fewer than 60 U.S.-flagged and built ships left, we’ve lost serious ground in maritime strength and global readiness.