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Robert Farley

Robert Farley

Robert Farley is an assistant professor at the Patterson School of Diplomacy and International Commerce.

Robert Farley is a senior lecturer at the Patterson School of Diplomacy and International Commerce and a visiting professor at the U.S. Army War College.

His work includes military doctrine, national security, and maritime affairs.

He is author of The Battleship Book.

He blogs at Lawyers, Guns and Money and Information Dissemination, and can be found on Twitter at @drfarls.

Posts by Robert Farley
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January 16, 2015

Solving the US Navy's Carrier Fleet Puzzle

By Robert Farley
The United States' Navy still faces a vibrant debate on the future of its aircraft carriers and supercarriers.
January 09, 2015

Can the US Condition East Asian Labor?

By Robert Farley
How much pressure can the United States exert on exporting firms in East Asian economies?

January 03, 2015

5 APAC Security Trends to Watch in 2015

By Robert Farley
Flashpoints' Robert Farley outlines five trends to follow in the Asia-Pacific in 2015.

December 26, 2014

A Holiday Primer on Salami Slicing

By Robert Farley
How to approach the complex problem of "salami slicing" in the South and East China Seas.

December 20, 2014

The Geopolitical Lessons of US-Cuba Rapprochement

By Robert Farley
The United States and Cuba will re-establish diplomatic relations, ending a vestige of U.S. Cold War policy.
December 16, 2014

4 Ways Conflict Could Develop in East Asia

By Robert Farley
As you watch East Asia in 2015, keep an eye on these four factors.

December 05, 2014

Does the JF-17 Finally Have Buyers?

By Robert Farley
The Sino-Pakistani jet could finally have found prospective buyers.
November 28, 2014

Can China Tap Private Sector Innovation in Defense?

By Robert Farley
The United States isn't the only country looking to inject some civilian-sector innovation into defense technology.

November 21, 2014

Why China's South China Sea Diplomacy Will Frustrate Claimants

By Robert Farley
International frustration over outcomes in the South China Sea is a fine outcome for China.

November 14, 2014

China's Selling the J-31, But Who's Buying?

By Robert Farley
Is anyone interested in purchasing China's answer to the F-35?

November 07, 2014

Why the US Will Welcome Chinese Influence in Afghanistan

By Robert Farley
Does the United States care if Beijing ramps up its influence in Afghanistan? Probably not.
October 31, 2014

What the Soviet Union Can Teach China About A2/AD

By Robert Farley
The Soviet Union's experience with A2/AD against the U.S. Navy carries important lessons for Beijing.

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