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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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March 29, 2018
Photos Show Massive Chinese Naval Exercise in South China Sea
By Steven Stashwick
More than 40 ships conclude drills with display of seamanship.
March 21, 2018
US Signals Major Boost to Hypersonic Weapons in 2019
By Steven Stashwick
In response to Chinese and Russian advances, the U.S. is building its own hypersonic arsenal.
March 14, 2018
China Dismissive of US Carrier Visit to Vietnam
By Steven Stashwick
Chinese narrative belies anxiety over increasing engagement in South China Sea.
March 01, 2018
Japan Considering New Anti-Ship Missiles for its Southwestern Islands
By Steven Stashwick
Move part of Japanese fortification of first island chain against Chinese fleets.
February 20, 2018
Chinese Oceanography Echoes the Contest for Undersea Dominance Against the US
By Steven Stashwick
The military balance between China and the United States will rest largely on which is best able to exploit the ocean depths.
February 16, 2018
The US Navy's New 30-Year Plan Grows its Fleet Realistically, but Slowly
By Steven Stashwick
Reaching 355 ships is not projected until the 2050s, too slow for expected threats.
February 01, 2018
Russian Jet Buzzes US Surveillance Plane over Black Sea
By Steven Stashwick
Latest intercept shows practical limits of military agreements to limit dangerous behavior.
January 25, 2018
China Signaling it May Finally 'Militarize' the South China Sea Officially
By Steven Stashwick
Response to U.S. warship reveals pretext for deployments to Spratly Islands bases.
January 18, 2018
USS Fitzgerald and USS John S. McCain Officers to Face Criminal Charges for Deadly Collisions
By Steven Stashwick
Five officers may be tried for dereliction, hazarding a vessel, and negligent homicide.
January 12, 2018
4 Sino-US Trends to Watch in the Western Pacific in 2018
By Steven Stashwick
South China Sea militarization, hypersonic weapons, Chinese oceanography, and counter A2/AD poised for major advances in 2018.
January 02, 2018
New Chinese Ocean Network Collecting Data to Target Submarines
By Steven Stashwick
Oceanographic advances appear aimed to improve China’s anti-submarine capabilities.
December 20, 2017
Top US Admiral Tours Western Pacific Assuring Allies and Sailors Alike
By Steven Stashwick
Chief of Naval Operations gives special encouragement to beleaguered Seventh Fleet.