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military
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.
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.
Top 5 Things China’s Navy Needs...To Be a Blue-water Navy
While carriers and missiles make news, China’s navy needs platforms, skills, and habits to go global.
The Military Solution
Tom Engelhardt on the lessons Washington can’t draw from the failure of the military option
Is Hype Over China's New Super-Missile Overblown?
Rumors stem from a United Daily News story that seems to have been removed, writes Harry Kazianis.
Is China Scared of a Coup?
Why, asks Peter Mattis, do China’s leaders keep reminding its military about loyalty?
Can U.S. Deter Cyber War?
Chinese strategists say the U.S. will have a hard time deterring an adversary in a cyberwar. Are they bluffing?
Can U.S. Navy Shift to Pacific?
Shifting limited U.S. naval assets into the Pacific makes sense. But that doesn’t mean it will be easy.
America's Space Weakness
The alleged rescue of a U.S. military communications satellite underscores some U.S. weaknesses in space.
Japan Offically Selects F-35
Japan has officially selected the U.S. F-35 for its next generation fighter aircraft. Was there a better choice?
Iran's Drone Fake?
Iran is claiming to have America’s RQ-170 UAV drone seemingly intact. Some suspect the images were faked.