The US Carrier Abraham Lincoln Departs Thailand After Respite Visit The departure of the US aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln from Thailand marks the end of a five day port visit, but it also raises important questions about the role of naval diplomacy in modern international relations.
This brief respite for the crew follows an extended deployment to the Middle East, where the ship has been involved in controversy.
Naval deployments have long been a staple of global politics, serving as both instruments of war and symbols of national prestige.