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James Holmes
Everything old is new again. As in past ages, rising and established powers are gazing seaward–and thinking about how to use sea power to advance their power and purposes. Professor Jim Holmes sizes up the prospects for competition and cooperation in maritime Asia–looking back across history to catch sight of the future.
China’s Hubris on the High Seas
By James R. Holmes
Interservice Harmony and Australia’s Near Abroad
Canberra’s middle status simplifies life for Australia’s military in many ways. The US should take note.
America’s Undersea Advantage is Eroding
With the U.S. Navy’s diminishing submarines and outdated armaments, the undersea balance in Asia is changing.
Not All Conflict Is Irrational
Were states to get into a tussle over the Arctic someday, they wouldn’t necessarily be irrational.
How to Do Soft Power Right
Relief efforts don’t have to be completely altruistic, but interests shouldn’t dictate action.
Should America ‘Spread the Theater’ in Asia?
In applying a football metaphor to the Indo-Pacific the US Navy ought to ask itself some hard questions.
Chinese Soft Power: Another Typhoon Haiyan Victim
The unbelievably small amount of aid Beijing is offering Manila marks a new era of sneer diplomacy.
Does China Accept America’s Mastery of the Seas?
The Naval Diplomat took part in a conference today. Here’s what he said.
Hard Times for Offshore Balancing in Philippines
The Philippines’ wishful thinking about the South China Sea is becoming dangerous.
The Pentagon Still Needs to Think
Shutting down the Office of Net Assessment would be imprudent, although more oversight would be wise.
3 Reasons the NSA Controversy Isn't High Noon
“The Naval Diplomat’s verdict on the NSA-High Noon analogy: fail.”
How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love a German Arms Race
Halloween or not, The Naval Diplomat is not scared of a German arms race. Quite the opposite in fact.