Balanced deterrence as the equitable treaty's goal

The proposed system aims for a narrow political balance: each signatory should believe it gained enough to remain invested in the treaty, without gaining enough to exploit the others. Larger viable capital ships and revised ratios supply confidence, while continued construction supports employment, yards, and naval readiness. British or American building could proceed slowly enough to remain affordable, and American congressional reluctance would probably prevent a sustained Anglo-American naval race. Testing the balance across the Mediterranean, Atlantic, Indian Ocean, and Pacific suggests that every power could defend important interests, though none could concentrate without exposing another theater.