The United States' ability to build vital maritime ships and submarines was pivotal to its rise as a global superpower. However, longstanding complacency has caused the US shipbuilding industry to stagnate, undermining its readiness for today's pressing security challenges.
Julian McBride is an independent journalist and former U.S. Marine based in New York. He reports on the impacts of conflict, rogue geopolitics, and war, focusing on the stories of war victims often overlooked in mainstream media. Julian is featured in outlets such as The Defense Post, The Kyiv Independent, and Asia Times, and he also founded the Reflections of War Initiative, which utilizes art therapy to convey the brutality of war and aid in healing PTSD.














