For Mahan, control of the Caribbean was essential to control of the canal, which was essential for the protection of all three coastlines of the United States. As an essentially “island” nation, it was of the utmost importance that the United States protect its coastline and its interests with a powerful navy.Jul 27, 2015
It would generally be "growth" that focuses on equal opportunities for education, since it is in the best interest of the country in question to have as many educated citizens as possible.
