Alfred Thayer Mahan

A new edited volume of Mahan’s work will hopefully revive a discussion on the naval theorist’s continued relevance.

Properly done, military strategy is about preventing the enemy from voting early or often.

To slay or strangle the dragon, that is the question. Do Mahan or Corbett have the answer?

In pledging to make China a maritime power, Xi Jinping channeled his inner-Mahanism.

China may have strategic designs in the Indian Ocean but bringing them to fruition will be tough.

Control of the high seas is important; control of internal rivers is imperative.

The Naval Diplomat reviews how his 2010 book on China’s naval rise has stood the test of time.

The Naval Diplomat recounts the story of a veteran and Medal of Honor recipient from the Spanish-American War.

Beijing’s approach to seapower is remarkably similar to the U.S. Navy in the age of Mahan and Roosevelt.

They aren’t just about sun, fun, and ukuleles. The islands also hold great strategic importance.

By reopening its territorial quarrel with India, China risks having to redirect resources from sea power back to land defense.

“Victory may go to the contestant who conveys ideas more fluently, not the one with superior ideas.”