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James R. Holmes
James R. Holmes is a defense analyst for The Diplomat and a professor of strategy at the U.S. Naval War College where he specializes in U.S., Chinese and Indian maritime strategy and U.S. diplomatic and military history.
He is co-author of Red Star over the Pacific, an Atlantic Monthly Best Foreign Affairs Book for 2010 and a former US Navy surface warfare officer.
The views voiced here are his alone.
February 21, 2013
The Importance of Clear Writing
“Victory may go to the contestant who conveys ideas more fluently, not the one with superior ideas.”
February 19, 2013
Adapting to Change
Massive shocks that shatter outdated ways of transacting business are few and far between.
February 15, 2013
America's Deterrence Problem
“If Tehran doubts either American capability or American fortitude, Washington will be unable to forestall a nuclear breakout.”
February 14, 2013
Whales, Elephants and Hawks
Our Naval Diplomat takes an interesting look at sea, land and air power.
February 11, 2013
Five Things Japan Could Have Done to Beat America
Could Japan have followed a different path during World War II and defeated America?
February 09, 2013
Gwadar and the "String of Pearls"
“India should keep watch while holding its fears in check. The sky may fall — but not today.”
February 06, 2013
Japan and China: Tensions Mounting
Drama in the East China Sea between Tokyo and Beijing has gone from bad to worse.
February 04, 2013
The Vertical Axis in U.S. Foreign Policy
“…we seldom think of our hemisphere as a potential battleground…”
February 01, 2013
Is Asia’s Balance of Power Self-Enforcing?
What history says about such a concept seems telling. Will the Asia-Pacific be any different?
January 31, 2013
Top 5 Naval Battles of the Asia-Pacific
By James R. Holmes
January 28, 2013
Insurgency and Counterinsurgency: A Contest for Political Legitimacy
“After promising the world to win the sympathies of the people, the victor must deliver.”
January 26, 2013
The Vietnam War Meets Isaiah Berlin
Philosopher Isaiah Berlin presents students of the Vietnam War a unique way to classify key decision makers.