The Navy's Quiet Coup: Unpacking the Undercurrents of China Policy The US Navy has undergone significant transformation under the Biden administration, with far reaching implications for US China relations and regional stability in Asia.
Gone are the days of accommodating China's rise without pushing back; instead, the Navy is taking a harder line against Beijing, much to the chagrin of some President Trump's most ardent defenders.
Why the Navy is Now Taking a Harder Line Against Beijing Historically, the US Navy's presence in Asia declined dramatically in the 1990s and early 2000s as resources were redirected to the Middle East following the Gulf War.