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James Holmes
Everything old is new again. As in past ages, rising and established powers are gazing seaward–and thinking about how to use sea power to advance their power and purposes. Professor Jim Holmes sizes up the prospects for competition and cooperation in maritime Asia–looking back across history to catch sight of the future.
On Syria, Don’t Bark Louder Than You Bite
“No one wants to be known as the leader who fought for justice halfheartedly. Take it from Truman and Bush.”
Debating Mahan in the 21st Century
A new edited volume of Mahan’s work will hopefully revive a discussion on the naval theorist’s continued relevance.
Present at Creation: How I Pioneered Drone Warfare
Not targeting al-Qaeda to keep its ranks thin is like not battling Japan for fear of creating kamikaze pilots.
Never Say Never: What if Egypt Did Close the Suez Canal?
The economic and military effects of the Suez’s closure would reverberate throughout Asia and the West.
Airsea Battle VS Offshore Control: Can the US Blockade China?
To slay or strangle the dragon, that is the question. Do Mahan or Corbett have the answer?
The Naval Diplomat Walks Into An Indie Film Festival…
What an indie flick taught the Naval Diplomat’s alter ego and his sidekick about US-India ties.
How to Measure China’s Maritime Power
Whether Beijing emerges as the dominant naval power in the region will depend largely on what others do.
5 Questions Canada's Navy Should Ask About Its Pacific Strategy
Savvy strategy is even more important for middleweight powers like Canada than for a great power like the US.
Lee Kuan Yew: Asia’s Confucianist Edmund Burke
Asia’s Henry Kissinger outlines his worldview and thoughts about the future. It’s well worth a read.
Japan’s Grandstanding in the East China Sea
The Naval Diplomat salutes the nonchalance with which Japan “unveiled” its new carrier-like helicopter destroyer.
Why China is Building More Aircraft Carriers
“Let’s not assume the PLA Navy is in any hurry to equal the capabilities found in U.S. nuclear-powered flattops.”
Orwell’s Healthy Skepticism of Science
George Orwell wanted society to be more skeptical of sciences. In fact, he doesn’t go far enough.