America's attacks on Iran reveal a deeper strategic logic behind Donald Trump’s “America First” doctrine: a renewed emphasis on controlling the maritime chokepoints that underpin economic and geopolitical power.
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Sea power in the modern age — why Trump is taking over maritime trade routes
America's attacks on Iran reveal a deeper strategic logic behind Donald Trump’s “America First” doctrine: a renewed emphasis on controlling the maritime chokepoints that underpin economic and geopolitical power.
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