China’s assertive maritime strategy, particularly its ambitions toward Taiwan and dominance in the Indo-Pacific, has reshaped the strategic calculus of naval power projection, ensuring the continued centrality of U.S. aircraft carriers in maintaining regional stability. The escalating tensions in the South China Sea and the Taiwan Strait, underscored by Beijing’s military modernization and territorial claims, … Leggi tutto China’s Maritime Ambitions and the Enduring Relevance of U.S. Aircraft Carriers in Indo-Pacific Strategy