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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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May 07, 2020

Is China’s Stealth Bomber Due to Make an Appearance Soon?

By Robert Farley
The Xian H-20 has people talking again. Will it show up in November this year?
April 22, 2020

A Nine Carrier US Navy? In 2020?

By Robert Farley
Should the U.S. Navy downsize its carrier force?

April 20, 2020

Allies and the Challenge of a Long-Term US Innovation Strategy

By Robert Farley
There are difficult trade-offs that U.S. policymakers need to consider.

April 17, 2020

Can the US Practice Knowledge Statecraft Again?

By Robert Farley
Knowledge statecraft, technology sharing, and intellectual property are are intertwined.

April 15, 2020

Speaking Softly: Japan Finds Its Voice on the Next Generation Fighter

By Robert Farley
Tokyo’s method of communication is almost as interesting as the discussion itself.
April 06, 2020

How the Vietnam War Fused the Modern American Right

By Robert Farley
The domestic political effects of the Vietnam War have been far-reaching.

March 25, 2020

Remembering the ‘Spanish Flu’ in Asia

By Robert Farley
As Asia weathers COVID-19, it's worth recalling that the 1918 influenza pandemic did not spare Asia.
March 10, 2020

How Many Ford-class Carriers Does the US Navy Need?

By Robert Farley
Will the Ford class be capped at just four carriers?

March 09, 2020

Japan Partners With the US on Next Generation Fighter: What Next?

By Robert Farley
Tokyo picks Washington over London, but the hard work lies ahead.

March 06, 2020

Can Brazil and South Korea Become Major Warplane Exporters?

By Robert Farley
Both Seoul and Brasilia faced different challenges and opportunities.

February 24, 2020

Does the US Need a New Nuclear Sea-Launched Cruise Missile?

By Robert Farley
The case for a new sea-launched cruise missile raises worrying questions.
February 19, 2020

What Is Japan’s Next Generation Fighter Concept About?

By Robert Farley
More information about Japan’s next generation fighter concept has emerged.

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