• Focusing on the Coast Guard’s development can help the US match countries like China who have already moved on the trend.
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- The United States is urged to strengthen its Coast Guard as a key step toward maintaining maritime dominance, a move that would bring it closer to rivals such as China, which has already expanded its coast guard capabilities. Analysts argue that a focused investment in modernizing the Coast Guard-through upgraded vessels, advanced surveillance systems, and enhanced training-would improve the U.S. ability to secure sea lanes, conduct search and rescue, and enforce maritime law. The proposal highlights the growing perception that the U.S. needs to match China’s rapid maritime expansion to preserve strategic influence and safeguard economic interests in the Indo‑Pacific region.
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