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A Mid-2019 Guide to Chinese Aircraft Carriers
June 18, 2019

A Mid-2019 Guide to Chinese Aircraft Carriers

By Rick Joe
What is the future trajectory of the Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy carrier program?

The Significance of China’s Second Indigenous Aircraft Carrier
May 10, 2019

The Significance of China’s Second Indigenous Aircraft Carrier

By Robert Farley
Even if the carrier begins trials by 2022, it will be some time before it becomes a useful military asset.
It's a Rough World Out There For a Small Navy
September 26, 2014

It's a Rough World Out There For a Small Navy

By Robert Farley
Modern warfare is shifting to a competition between two "system-of-systems," and smaller navies can't compete.

Naval Fortresses: An Old Concept for a New Era?
August 05, 2014

Naval Fortresses: An Old Concept for a New Era?

By Shang-su Wu
If US naval dominance wanes, fortresses may once again become a viable strategic defense.

Measuring Naval Power: Bigger Ain’t Always Better
April 12, 2014

Measuring Naval Power: Bigger Ain’t Always Better

By James R. Holmes
Aggregate tonnage alone doesn’t win naval battles in the modern era, and suggesting otherwise is dangerous.

Why Have Surface Fleets Endured?
March 18, 2013

Why Have Surface Fleets Endured?

“As Clausewitz counsels, there’s no escaping the guesswork quotient in military affairs.”

Mahan, Bean-Counting and Ideas
January 14, 2013

Mahan, Bean-Counting and Ideas

Quantitative analysis is quite in vogue these days. However, there are many parts when it comes to strategic analysis.

November 14, 2012

The Naval Diplomat’s Excellent Adventure: Duke University

The Naval Diplomat gives us his thoughts on China’s Leadership transition from the ‘road.’

Book Review: The Perils of Proximity - China/Japan Security Relations
August 03, 2012

Book Review: The Perils of Proximity - China/Japan Security Relations

Richard Bush maps out Tokyo and Beijing’s security dilemma. Paul Giarra gives us his take.

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