Navigating Maritime Complexities

This chapter examines the multifaceted nature of maritime commerce, focusing on issues like ship flagging, ownership protections, and the impact of national navies in contested waters. It also analyzes China's maritime strategy in the South Pacific and its implications for smaller nations, alongside the vulnerabilities posed by technological failures and cyber threats in shipping logistics. Historical parallels to past mercantilist strategies provide context for understanding these contemporary dynamics, particularly in the realm of long-term conflict management.