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Steven Stashwick
Steven Stashwick is an independent writer and researcher based in New York City focused on East Asian security and maritime issues.
He spent ten years on active duty as a Naval Officer with tours in the Pentagon and at-sea based in Japan elsewhere the Pacific. He completed graduate study in International Relations at the University of Chicago, where he focused on the impact of international rules and naval diplomacy on security and conflict escalation. Still serving in the U.S. Navy Reserve, he writes in his private capacity and does not represent official positions of the U.S. government.
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December 14, 2017
US Navy’s Most Advanced Destroyers to Get New Primary Anti-Ship Mission
By Steven Stashwick
The Zumwalt-class will be refocused from land attack to surface strike.
December 06, 2017
South China Sea Militarization: Fighters in the Paracels and Combat Logistics
By Steven Stashwick
China admits deployment of jets to Woody Island, tests ability to keep islands supplied.
November 22, 2017
US and China Conclude Annual Military Safety Talks in Hawaii
By Steven Stashwick
Talks supposed to encourage professional air and sea conduct, but unsafe incidents persist.
November 20, 2017
US Navy Reports on Collisions in Pacific – the USS John S. McCain
By Steven Stashwick
Confusion, ignorance of equipment, and poor control design led to deadly collision in Singapore Strait.
November 13, 2017
US Navy Reports on Collisions in Pacific – the USS Fitzgerald
By Steven Stashwick
Poor judgement, neglect of procedures preceded deadly collision.
October 25, 2017
US Amphibious Exercise Practices New Littoral Warfare Concepts
By Steven Stashwick
U.S. Marines launch rockets from warships in Exercise “Dawn Blitz."
October 11, 2017
Chinese Research Vessel Surveys Caroline Islands 'to Breach 2nd Island Chain'
By Steven Stashwick
Hydrographic surveys near Guam prompted surveillance by U.S. planes.
October 05, 2017
USS John S. McCain Returning to Japan to be Repaired
By Steven Stashwick
Damaged U.S. destroyer departed Singapore for U.S. base in Yokosuka.
October 02, 2017
US Navy, Marine Corps Unveil New Strategy to Turn Tables on A2/AD
By Steven Stashwick
New Marine role in sea control appears aimed at potential China conflicts.
September 26, 2017
Firings, Reforms Follow US Navy Mishaps in Pacific Fleet
By Steven Stashwick
New policies and new commanders while collision investigations continue.
September 14, 2017
US Navy to Re-Fit Tomahawk Cruise Missiles to Attack Ships
By Steven Stashwick
But is the missile a good fit for the mission?
September 12, 2017
Is the US Seventh Fleet Unprepared to Operate at Sea?
By Steven Stashwick
Japan-based ships lack same training and readiness standards as U.S.-based.