The Decline of Naval Supremacy on Display: Aboard the USS George Washington The USS George Washington's presence in the Middle East has become a familiar sight, but beneath its imposing hull lies a complex reality: the US Navy is struggling to maintain its grip on maritime supremacy.
As I watched CBS News' Tom Hanson report from aboard the aircraft carrier, it was hard not to think of the naval battles that once defined great powers.
The George Washington's deployment is a response to shifting global politics, where navies are increasingly seen as key instruments of statecraft.