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The article discusses the increasing importance of naval power in modern society. It highlights the significance of maritime connectivity for global economies, as sea lanes and undersea infrastructure play a crucial role in delivering goods and maintaining digital connectivity. The article also emphasizes that authoritarian regimes and nonstate groups recognize the political value of targeting maritime connectivity and are investing in naval capabilities. While some countries like Japan and Australia are actively investing in their navies to meet the growing authoritarian challenge, others like the US and Britain are facing challenges in meeting naval demands due to industrial capacity limitations. The article concludes by stating that navies should be seen as an insurance policy for national security in a contested maritime century. [Extracted from the article]

Naval power is back as a central feature of international affairs, from the Black Sea to the Red Sea, South China Sea, and Strait of Taiwan. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]