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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.
Boyd and the U.S. Navy’s Return to History
Adapting to A2/AD challenges from the likes of China and Iran means rediscovering old skills and habits.
Introducing John Boyd
Why an airman can help the U.S. Navy regain its nautical mastery.
Your Chance to Rebrand The U.S. Navy
How would you ‘sell’ the USN and market its ‘brand’? The Naval Diplomat asks his readers…
Taiwan and the South China Sea
Taipei also has claims to the disputed area but may be hard pressed if challenged to defend them.
South China Sea: The "Heartsea"?
Is the South China Sea really a “watery Heartland” from which a dominant power can rule the Pacific and Indian oceans?
Top 5 Obstacles to AirSea Battle
Deciphering what it is and fitting into a strategy could be a challenge.
Taiwan Does Smart Power Right
While Taiwan simply can’t match its larger neighbors with ‘hard power’, it has other options to enhance its international standing.
Air Power Meets Alfred Thayer Mahan
Why studying maritime history can help aviators understand their own profession.
USS Porter Collision: A Riddle Wrapped in a Mystery
Things to watch as the investigation into a mysterious collision unfolds.
Five 'Flattops' for China?
A recent article speculates China’s navy needs three to five aircraft carriers. Even if built, not all can be ready, all the time.
The Korean War Meets The South China Sea
What the 38th parallel may have in common with the much discussed ‘nine-dashed line’.
America’s Southward-Looking Mental Map
How an artificial waterway reoriented a nation’s worldview, foreign policy, and maritime strategy.