Emerging trends in naval pluralism

... deficit, the U.S. Navy is unlikely to be in a position to significantly expand its fleet , which is already battling an ever-increasing operational burden. For all its... ... century, we can expect to see the emergence of new regional maritime powers, such as China, South Korea and India. Moreover, technological and economic progress strengthens... ... Security Dilemma in the Oceans Photo: Wikipedia.com Hyūga-class helicopter destroyer (Japan) Enhancing the role of maritime powers in the 21st century could entail strengthening...