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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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November 28, 2016
Road to 350: Can the US Build a 350-Ship Fleet the Navy Actually Wants?
By Steven Stashwick
Shipbuilding capacity, political & budget uncertainty, combat capability, complicate any new plan.
November 18, 2016
Road to 350: What Does the US Navy Do Anyway?
By Steven Stashwick
As Trump promises a 350-ship fleet, a primer on the U.S. Navy today.
November 04, 2016
US Navy Upgrading Undersea Sub-Detecting Sensor Network
By Steven Stashwick
New contract augments old Cold War "SOSUS" arrays.
November 01, 2016
US, UK, and Japan Navies Sign First-Ever Trilateral Cooperation Agreement
By Steven Stashwick
Agreement paves way for greater cooperation to achieve "mutually desired strategic effects."
October 19, 2016
US Navy Expanding Ability to Sustain Operations in South China Sea
By Steven Stashwick
Agreements with partners and new at-sea capabilities will help ships repair and replenish locally.
October 15, 2016
The US Army’s Answer for an A2/AD Shield in Asia
By Steven Stashwick
Plans for ‘Multi-Domain Battle’ to project power from land over sea & air.
October 08, 2016
Pentagon's ‘Third Offset’ in the US ‘Rebalance to Asia’
By Steven Stashwick
Why it is important to understand the role of emerging “third offset” capabilities and operational concepts.
September 30, 2016
US Navy Shipbuilding Plan: Is It Achievable, Is It Enough?
By Steven Stashwick
New reports cast doubt on the plan’s affordability and adequacy while China's fleet expands.
September 23, 2016
Being Realistic About Engagement with China and the A2/AD Threat
By Steven Stashwick
U.S. Chief of Naval Operations: U.S. must engage with China and A2/AD is an "aspiration."
September 16, 2016
The Danger of Letting China Set the Pace in the South China Sea
By Steven Stashwick
ASEAN-China Code of Conduct will languish as long as China sets the pace in the South China Sea.
September 08, 2016
Crying Wolf? Contrary to Reports, No Dredges at Scarborough Shoal Yet
By Steven Stashwick
Images show Chinese Maritime Militia, not Barges, but Filipino Fishermen still blocked from Shoal.
September 02, 2016
Signs of Diminishing Returns for US Military Investment Against A2/AD
By Steven Stashwick
Trends show U.S. could maintain its military edge and still fight to a draw in the future.