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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.
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May 08, 2014
Can China's Defense Industry Catch Up?
By Robert Farley
The United States has unique advantages in defense research that China and Russia won't be able to replicate.
May 03, 2014
US Navy Orders 10 Virginia-class Submarines at a Record Cost of $17.6 Billion
By Robert Farley
The deal ensures a continued global role for the U.S. Navy’s silent service.
April 24, 2014
The Missing Ingredient for an Asian NATO
By Robert Farley
An Asian NATO won't be possible for some time without a change in how states conceptualize their security needs.
April 17, 2014
Does the US Navy have 10 or 19 Aircraft Carriers?
By Robert Farley
The U.S. Navy operates 19 ships that could be called aircraft carriers, but only considers 10 to be actual carriers.
April 09, 2014
Can the Chinese and US Air Forces Get Along?
By Robert Farley
Policymakers from both states should pay close attention to the prospect of maintaining ties between their air forces.
March 27, 2014
Are Fighters the New Capital Ships?
By Robert Farley
Air war has, in effect, become as costly as naval war. What are the implications for strategy?
March 18, 2014
Crimea Could Weaken Russia's Pacific Fleet
By Robert Farley
In response to its invasion of Crimea, the EU will likely bar the sale of a pair of French Mistral warships.
March 13, 2014
What is the US Air Force's New Bomber For?
By Robert Farley
The USAF's next generation bomber will cost between $550 and $810 million – does it have a niche to fill?
March 06, 2014
Precedent Matters: What Ukraine Tells Us About East Asia's Disputes
By Robert Farley
Russia's invasion of Crimea will set some important precedents – precedents that could affect East Asia.
February 28, 2014
China Could Come Around On International IP Law
By Robert Farley
Compliance with international intellectual property law may be on the horizon for China.
February 21, 2014
The Changing Nature of Airpower, Seapower And Strategic Theory
By Robert Farley
Expanding the zone of expertise on maritime, aerospace, and strategic affairs will elevate and broaden the conversation
February 13, 2014
How Much Do Strategic Thinkers Affect US Policy Anyway?
By Robert Farley
Foreign policy sometimes reflects what strategic thinkers recommend, but that might be coincidence.