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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.
Whales, Elephants and Hawks
Our Naval Diplomat takes an interesting look at sea, land and air power.
Five Things Japan Could Have Done to Beat America
Could Japan have followed a different path during World War II and defeated America?
Gwadar and the "String of Pearls"
“India should keep watch while holding its fears in check. The sky may fall — but not today.”
Japan and China: Tensions Mounting
Drama in the East China Sea between Tokyo and Beijing has gone from bad to worse.
The Vertical Axis in U.S. Foreign Policy
“…we seldom think of our hemisphere as a potential battleground…”
Is Asia’s Balance of Power Self-Enforcing?
What history says about such a concept seems telling. Will the Asia-Pacific be any different?
Top 5 Naval Battles of the Asia-Pacific
By James R. Holmes
Insurgency and Counterinsurgency: A Contest for Political Legitimacy
“After promising the world to win the sympathies of the people, the victor must deliver.”
The Vietnam War Meets Isaiah Berlin
Philosopher Isaiah Berlin presents students of the Vietnam War a unique way to classify key decision makers.
China Should Read Herodotus
“Fortune has smiled on China in recent decades. But then, it favored Lydia too before King Croesus squandered its gifts…”
The Top 5 Navies of the Indo-Pacific
Naval power in the Indo-Pacific is certainly on the rise. Who will take the top spot?
Machiavelli's Paradox
Question: Is it better to be feared or loved when combating an insurgency?