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Chinese Soft Power: Another Typhoon Haiyan Victim
The unbelievably small amount of aid Beijing is offering Manila marks a new era of sneer diplomacy.
Does China Accept America’s Mastery of the Seas?
The Naval Diplomat took part in a conference today. Here’s what he said.
Hard Times for Offshore Balancing in Philippines
The Philippines’ wishful thinking about the South China Sea is becoming dangerous.
The Pentagon Still Needs to Think
Shutting down the Office of Net Assessment would be imprudent, although more oversight would be wise.
3 Reasons the NSA Controversy Isn't High Noon
“The Naval Diplomat’s verdict on the NSA-High Noon analogy: fail.”
How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love a German Arms Race
Halloween or not, The Naval Diplomat is not scared of a German arms race. Quite the opposite in fact.
US-German Relations: The View From Berlin
Revelations that the U.S. was spying on Angela Merkel could have long-lasting repercussions.
Germany’s Geographical Curse
For centuries Germany was plagued by difficult geography that Berlin only escaped with the end of the Cold War.
China’s Constant Warfare
China’s three-warfares concept underscores the CCP’s combative mindset and continuous strife.
5 Warfare Concepts That Explain Rugby
Watching rugby allows observers to see the ideas of Clausewitz, Corbett and Sun Tzu in action.
The Lonely Face of Sea Power
Nations rarely appreciate their navies…until they need it. Australia is no different.