Wars rarely begin when nations are fully prepared to fight them. They begin when political leaders would prefer more time, military planners want more forces, and logisticians need more ships, aircraft, ammunition, and supplies.

That is precisely why the United States and its allies should revisit an old but highly practical concept: Ships Taken Up From Trade — STUFT.

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