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Ulysses S. Grant’s East China Sea Diplomacy

Ulysses S. Grant’s East China Sea Diplomacy

By James R. Holmes
While on a post-presidential trip to Asia, General Grant mediated Sino-Japanese talks over the Ryukyu Islands.
Why the Cowpens Saga Matters

Why the Cowpens Saga Matters

By James R. Holmes
The Cowpens story is not only bizarre. It also undercuts the fleet's reputation, which undercuts its political utility.

How Hiroshima and Nagasaki Saved Millions of Lives

How Hiroshima and Nagasaki Saved Millions of Lives

By Zachary Keck
By showing the world the horrors of nuclear warfare, the atomic bombings made future ones much less likely.

China Is Losing War on Terror

By Zachary Keck
All evidence suggests that China is losing its new war on Uyghur terrorism.

How the Coast Guard Evacuated Southern Manhattan on 9/11

How the Coast Guard Evacuated Southern Manhattan on 9/11

By James R. Holmes
On 9/11, the U.S. Coast Guard evacuated nearly 500,000 people from Battery Park in southern Manhattan.
Why Asia Won’t Sanction Russia for MH17

Why Asia Won’t Sanction Russia for MH17

By Zachary Keck
The U.S. is trying to pressure Asia into imposing sanctions on Russia. This effort is almost certainly futile.

The Naval Diplomat Turns 2

The Naval Diplomat Turns 2

By James R. Holmes
Today marks the 2nd anniversary since the Naval Diplomat flung out an "opening salvo" to announce the arrival of these pixels.
Why US Allies Shouldn’t Free Ride

Why US Allies Shouldn’t Free Ride

By James R. Holmes
Apathy kills in alliance politics. U.S. allies should begin defending themselves if they want America to defend them.

Lies, Damned Lies and Maps

Lies, Damned Lies and Maps

By James R. Holmes
Cartography helps set the parameters within which debates over policy and strategy unfold.

Why Russia Might Have Provided the BUK Missile Launcher

Why Russia Might Have Provided the BUK Missile Launcher

By Zachary Keck
A reader writes in with insights into why Russia might have provided the Ukraine rebels with BUK missile systems.

Malaysian Airlines Flight MH17: What If Russia Wasn’t Involved?

Malaysian Airlines Flight MH17: What If Russia Wasn’t Involved?

By Zachary Keck
There is an increasing amount of evidence that Russia wasn’t necessarily directly involved in the tragedy.
Why Tehran Loves Iran Hawks

Why Tehran Loves Iran Hawks

By Zachary Keck
However well-intentioned, Iran hawks in the U.S. threaten to advance Tehran's nuclear agenda.

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