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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 16, 2011
Is China Fit for Policing Job?
Should the US embrace the idea of China and its navy policing the South China Sea and elsewhere?
February 19, 2011
Is Bismarck China’s Man?
By James R. Holmes
February 16, 2011
Island Chains Everywhere
Some Chinese strategists see Hawaii as Asia’s ‘third island chain.’ What does this view say about US-China ties?
February 01, 2011
Head Games in Maritime Asia
Winning the battle of perceptions could be crucial for those countries eyeing mastery of the seas in Asia.
January 26, 2011
Taming Piracy's Wild West
Merchant crews travelling in the waters off Somalia should consider arming themselves in the name of self-help.
January 24, 2011
Building Navies Fast
History shows that navies can be put together surprisingly quickly. China’s efforts shouldn’t be underestimated.