The Biden Administration’s Response to Freedom of Navigation: A Potentially Risky Decision for U.S. Foreign Policy

A core principle of American foreign policy for over two centuries has been the protection of freedom of navigation in international waters. This principle has been defended through various conflicts, including battles against the Barbary pirates in the early 1800s, the war with Imperial Germany in 1917, and naval deployments in strategic regions following World War II.

However, the current administration’s response to escalating threats to freedom of navigation is seen as weak and ineffective. The lack of strong action is viewed as potentially leading to a larger conflict that the United States may not want.

In this segment of What’s Ahead, we explore the implications of the Biden Administration’s response to challenges to freedom of navigation. The reluctance to take decisive action in protecting this core principle is seen as risky and could result in a significant military confrontation.