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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.
March 18, 2012
The Strategic Corporal’s Evil Twin
The killing of 16 civilians in Afghanistan this week was a tragedy. But pulling U.S. troops back from the local populace would be a mistake.
March 09, 2012
U.S. Confronts an Anti-Access World
The U.S. military is no longer as overwhelmingly superior in numerical and qualitative terms as it was not so long ago. That has big implications for its plans in Asia.
March 05, 2012
Godzilla Attacks!
Some expect the Chinese “Godzilla” to act like the U.S. one of the 19th Century. Will it try a Monroe Doctrine?
February 26, 2012
Wrong About the Navy
A wire report error over new amphibious assault vessels is a reminder of the need for accurate Navy information.
February 21, 2012
China’s Falkland Islands Lesson
The 1982 Falklands War and the growing tensions now could be instructive for Chinese naval strategists.
February 21, 2012
China’s Falkland Islands Lesson
The 1982 Falklands War and the growing tensions now could be instructive for Chinese naval strategists.
February 10, 2012
Quality, Quantity and Mr. Miyagi
Quality vs. quantity is a classic military debate. In an age of austerity, an unlikely source had some good advice.
January 30, 2012
Playing Poker in the Strait
Iran doesn’t need to carry out its threats over the Strait of Hormuz to cause the U.S. and others a headache.
January 22, 2012
How to Tie China Down
The U.S. should build large numbers of small attack vessels and export them to allies. It would keep China guessing.
January 17, 2012
America’s New Asiatic Fleet?
The U.S. Navy focus on Littoral Combat Ships won’t necessarily keep China happy, but they’re still a good idea.
January 17, 2012
America’s New Asiatic Fleet?
The U.S. Navy focus on Littoral Combat Ships won’t necessarily keep China happy, but they’re still a good idea.
January 11, 2012
Can U.S. Navy Shift to Pacific?
Shifting limited U.S. naval assets into the Pacific makes sense. But that doesn’t mean it will be easy.