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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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July 31, 2014

Should China Care About the Future of Its Airpower?

By Robert Farley
There's little reason for China to concern itself with its air force's organization structure at this point.
July 24, 2014

Russia and Malaysia Face Uncertain Future After MH17

By Robert Farley
Following the downing of flight MH17 over Ukraine, Russia may find its Asian relationships dwindle.

July 18, 2014

Avoid Falling Into Thucydides' Other Trap

By Robert Farley
When using the Thucydides Trap to describe U.S.-China relations, there's a lot worth keeping in mind.

July 10, 2014

Managing the United States' Global Naval Partnerships

By Robert Farley
The U.S. Navy has decisions to make on cooperation with other global navies. Will it make the right ones?

July 03, 2014

After China: The Proliferation of Cruise Missiles

By Robert Farley
China may be demonstrating to its neighbors just how valuable cruise missiles can be.
June 27, 2014

On the Sidelines: Latin America's Pacific Security Interests

By Robert Farley
What’s happening on the other side of the Pacific?

June 19, 2014

The Imperial Japanese Navy and the First World War

By Robert Farley
As we reflect on the centennial of 1914, remember that East Asia was involved in the First World War as well.
June 12, 2014

Japan's Most Famous Battleship: The Yamato

By Robert Farley
No battleship became a cultural icon in the same way that the Imperial Japanese Navy's Yamato did.

June 06, 2014

Erectile Dysfunction and Strategy

By Robert Farley
Let's not get too caught up in the notion of credibility.

May 28, 2014

What Are the Limits of Legitimate Economic Espionage?

By Robert Farley
Global norms protecting foreign intellectual property are a recent development and aren't widely accepted.

May 22, 2014

What Are the Boundaries of 'Legitimate' Espionage?

By Robert Farley
Using espionage for gain in negotiations is an age-old tactic.
May 15, 2014

China's Anti-Submarine Warfare Challenge

By Robert Farley
Is China beginning to take anti-submarine warfare seriously?

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