The Diplomat | Author
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.
November 06, 2012
China's "Carrier Killer": The DF-21D
Much has been made of the missile dubbed “the carrier killer.” Can it be countered?
November 04, 2012
Can China Learn from Rome?
China can emulate a Roman general known for delay—if it has the patience.
November 01, 2012
Vietnam’s Undersea Anti-Access Fleet
The logic of access denial could work for Hanoi—and against stability in Southeast Asia.
October 30, 2012
Anti-Access on the Korean Peninsula
North Korea confronts probably the hardest anti-access challenge of any coastal defender.
October 29, 2012
The Real Iran Threat
While Iran might not be able to defeat America, it might be able exact a heavy toll. Would an American President pause?
October 28, 2012
Flashy Name, Old Idea: Anti-Access Strategy
While made popular by recent analysis of China’s military, anti-access has deep routes in history.
October 25, 2012
Can China 'Win' Without Fighting?
Beijing’s “shadowboxing” strategy: China may have the luxury of wearing down Japan in the East China Sea.
October 24, 2012
A Cold War State of Mind?
While there is room for debate concerning the makeup of the U.S. Navy, certain comparisons warrant a bit of caution.
October 23, 2012
North Korea's Nuclear War Plan: "Go Nuts" and 'Dig in"
With a small nuclear arsenal, Pyongyang may need to adopt a truly frightening atomic doctrine.
October 22, 2012
Japan: Joining the Nuclear Weapons Club? It Could.
“…the prospect no longer appears unthinkable.”
October 18, 2012
Fear Factor in Nuclear Iran
Fear, not the type of government, will be the key determinant of Iranian nuclear strategy.
October 17, 2012
Nuclear Weapons and Rationality
Being seen as less-than-fully rational confers advantages. Nations in Asia may take notice.