Mid-February Free for All
Need a moment to recover from Valentine’s Day? Of course you do! Showlinks Truxtun-Supply Collision Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the Munich Security Conference Maritime Action Plan Summary In this episode of Midrats, Sal and Mark discuss various topics related to national security, starting off with the Truxton-Supply collision. They also delve into Secretary Rubio’s speech regarding NATO relations, the decline of the international order, and the challenges posed by China’s global influence. Additionally, they explore the Maritime Action Plan and its significance for the future of shipbuilding and economic policy in the U.S. Chapters 00:00: Introduction 02:10: The Truxtun-Supply Collision 11:55: Operational Tempo and Navy Readiness 17:24: Secretary Rubio’s Speech and NATO Relations 27:18: The Decline of the International Order 37:03: China’s Global Influence and Fishing Practices 45:51: Maritime Action Plan and Economic Policy 57:59: Strategic Capabilities and Future of Shipbuilding