Strengthening US Maritime Influence: Securing Resources and Global Navigation Rights.
The Senate is urged to ratify the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) to secure vital national interests. Ratification would provide legal certainty for American businesses investing in critical seabed resources and infrastructure, while significantly boosting the U.S.'s authority to challenge aggressive maritime claims by rivals like China and Russia. Military leaders confirm that joining the treaty will not restrict current U.S. naval operations.
Key points
Economic stability: Provides legal certainty for U.S. companies investing in deep-sea mining, shipping, and telecommunications infrastructure.
Increased global influence: Grants the U.S. a formal seat at the table in international bodies to shape policies on seabed resources and resolve maritime disputes.
Stronger security posture: Enhances U.S. credibility in defending navigational freedoms against excessive claims without imposing new limits on military activities.
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