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Why Have Surface Fleets Endured?
“As Clausewitz counsels, there’s no escaping the guesswork quotient in military affairs.”
Tan Twan Eng Wins Man Asian Literary Prize
The Man Asian Literary Prize may be losing its sponsor, but Asian literature is ascending.
Sea Power in Literature: Melville's White-Jacket
“Melville’s storytelling speaks volumes about why navies are the tradition-bound services they are.”
New Pope Hails from Latin America, Signals a Shift
The newly appointed Pope Francis hails from Argentina – a break with the church’s Euro-centric past.
Surface Combat Fleets: Obsolete?
With America and others developing “carrier killer” missiles, what does the future hold for surface navies in wartime?
Vietnamese Coffee Brews Global Dreams
Vietnam has a unique coffee culture with an alluring story. The challenge is finding the right way to tell it.
Asia-Pacific Tourism Hits Record Highs in 2012
Tourism in the Asia-Pacific region grew for the third consecutive year in 2012, up more than 5 percent on year.
George Orwell: Strategic Genius?
Clausewitz, Sun Tzu and…George Orwell? The Naval Diplomat explains.
Sendai: A Tale of Football and Hope
A film tells the story of football’s role in rebuilding Sendai after the March 2011 earthquake.
Baseball Slugger Manny Ramirez to Play in Taiwan
Former Major League Baseball star Manny Ramirez is set to sign with the EDA Rhinos of Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
Australian Men’s Swimming Team Admits to Stilnox Use
Australian swimming squad lets down fans with confession of drug use at the London Olympics.
The End of an Era: The Battleship Yamato
“Temeraire, Titanic, Yamato—history suggests the last word on naval technology hasn’t been uttered yet.”