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Steven Stashwick

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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Posts by Steven Stashwick
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August 22, 2017

Leveraging US Military Power in South China Sea

By Steven Stashwick
The U.S. should leverage the prospect of new military balancing capabilities to establish an accommodation with China in the South China Sea.
August 22, 2017

USS John S. McCain Collides With Merchant Vessel Near Singapore, 10 Sailors Missing

By Steven Stashwick
U.S. destroyer is moored in Singapore, damage being assessed and search for missing continues.

August 21, 2017

USS Fitzgerald Leadership Removed, Details of Collision Aftermath Released

By Steven Stashwick
Preliminary report reveals actions of sailors to escape, control flooding.

August 10, 2017

Asia-Pacific Powers Race for a Backup to GPS

By Steven Stashwick
Nations in the Asia-Pacific region are working to make GPS more robust and resilient for their navies.

August 03, 2017

Bombers and Missiles Show Limits of US Responses to North Korean ICBM Tests

By Steven Stashwick
North Korean missiles show increasing capability while U.S. responses remain static.
July 31, 2017

Chinese Underwater Drones Eyed for Possible Sub-detection Role

By Steven Stashwick
Can Chinese underwater drones help track foreign submarines?

July 19, 2017

US Designing New Unmanned Vehicles to Help Its Subs Detect Adversaries

By Steven Stashwick
UUVs would give U.S. Subs active sonar without revealing themselves.
July 15, 2017

US Navy Solicits Industry Solutions for a More Capable Frigate

By Steven Stashwick
Expanded combat requirements cast doubt on adequacy of improving Littoral Combat Ship designs.

July 06, 2017

Chinese Aircraft Carrier Sails Taiwan Strait Again

By Steven Stashwick
Liaoning’s latest transit demonstrates more normalized operations in the sensitive strait.

June 28, 2017

Photos Reveal Possible New Chinese Sub-Tracking Surveillance Ship

By Steven Stashwick
New vessel under construction closely resembles U.S. ocean surveillance ships.

June 20, 2017

The Crash of the USS Fitzgerald: What Happened and What Comes Next?

By Steven Stashwick
Japan-based destroyer suffers massive damage, highlights dangers of operating at sea.
June 15, 2017

China and Japan Holding Maritime Talks to Prevent Maritime Clashes

By Steven Stashwick
Japan wants a “hotline” but China unlikely to moderate its behavior.

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