Challenges for Global Navies

The constraints faced by various nations’ navies are explored, particularly for Russia, which has limited maritime access and vulnerable ports that could be easily disrupted in a conflict. Similar vulnerability is noted for regional navies, especially those in areas like the Persian Gulf and the Aegean Sea, where tensions could escalate quickly through low-cost methods of attack. The implications for nations like Iran, Kuwait, and several others in the Gulf are significant, as their commercial interests depend on maintaining secure maritime routes. Emphasis is placed on the need for established naval powers to innovate rapidly in response to emerging asymmetric threats from less conventional forces using accessible technologies.