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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.
In Praise of Pessimism
“Training is about preparing for intrinsically mercurial situations. It’s about preparing for the worst while hoping for the best.”
What Modern Militaries Can Learn From Battlestar Galactica
“Sometimes revolutionary innovation delivers; it often doesn’t.”
In the Shadow of China's Rise
Japan and India are strong naval powers. Both face China’s growing might from different perspectives.
Eeyore Meets American Declinism
America’s national-security establishment in particular is in a funk that makes even Eeyore look upbeat.
Strategies of Poverty
The Diplomat in partnership with Tufts University hosted a joint panel on U.S. Foreign Policy. Our Naval Diplomat speaks…
Another Twist in the China-Japan Island Dispute
The arrival of Chinese near disputed islands prompts a blunt response from Tokyo.
Partner in the Pivot?
Taipei needs to undertake a pivot of its own, aimed at ensuring that its chief protector can, and will, come to its aid in wartime.
The Minutemen of Boston
“The heartening public response to last week’s events suggests that the defiant Minutemen ethos lives on in Boston.”
India Has A Strategic Culture
Our Naval Diplomat notes that learning from others can advance its cause of self-discovery.
Dealing with North Korea – What Comes Next?
Given the irreconcilable positions on denuclearization and levels of mistrust, it will be a long, tough road.
3 Reasons to Applaud Taiwan-Japan Fishing Accord
Here are three intertwined reasons why Taipei and Tokyo’s deal matters in the long run.
An Ominous Centennial: The First World War
“Buffeted by passions and bereft of strong leadership, Europe stepped through the looking glass.”