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Briefing: War with Iran has exposed American fragility at sea
Strategic angle: The move from ‘efficiency’ to ‘resilience’ in maritime supply chains has a long way to go
editorial-staff
1 min read
Updated 20 days ago
The recent conflict with Iran has underscored critical weaknesses in American maritime operations, revealing a reliance on efficiency that may no longer be sustainable.
Current supply chain frameworks are heavily optimized for cost and speed, but this approach has left them exposed to geopolitical disruptions.
Moving forward, the focus must shift towards building resilient systems capable of withstanding such shocks, ensuring that maritime infrastructure can adapt to evolving threats.