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November 22, 2014
Fighting Ebola? Read Thucydides
By James R. Holmes
Thucydides isn't entirely silent on the topic of civilizational encounter with plague.

November 12, 2014
The Faux US-China Climate Deal
By Zachary Keck
In the "historic" U.S.-China climate agreement this week, Beijing simply reiterated previously announced targets.

November 12, 2014
Everything You Know About Clausewitz Is Wrong
By James R. Holmes
A botched translation of Clausewitz has had an enduring impact on our thinking on warfare.

November 11, 2014
Japan Has Not Recognized Senkaku Island Dispute
By Zachary Keck
Japan has not recognized a territorial dispute exists with China over the Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands.

November 10, 2014
Australia's First Naval Battle
By James R. Holmes
"November 9 is when the light cruiser HMAS Sydney met the light cruiser SMS Emden in action in the Indian Ocean."

November 08, 2014
China Could Still Build 'String of Pearls'
By James R. Holmes
Just because China hasn't built bases in the Indian Ocean yet, doesn't mean it won't in the future.

November 07, 2014
America’s Newest Destroyer Is Already Outdated
By James R. Holmes
To be effective, Zumwalt destroyers require command of the sea, which the US can no longer take for granted.

November 07, 2014
2016 Election Could Derail Asia Trade Pact
By Zachary Keck
While the midterms buoyed the TPP, the auto industry and 2016 president election could ultimately derail it.

November 06, 2014
China Rejects Abe-Xi Meeting at APEC
By Zachary Keck
Japanese officials no longer believe China will agree to a meeting between Shinzo Abe and Xi Jinping at APEC.

November 01, 2014
Is China Too Big to Fail?
By Zachary Keck
Plus, China’s super secret underground submarine cave. Pacific Realist weekend links.

November 01, 2014
How to Reform Naval Education
By James R. Holmes
Require entry-level officers to learn what they need to know — while also allowing them to indulge their interests.

October 30, 2014
Relearning Anti-Submarine Warfare
By James R. Holmes
The U.S. Navy's post-Cold War holiday from history is drawing to a close—if it hasn’t expired already.