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Naval Strategy
America's Aircraft Carrier Challenge
By Robert Farley
The United States may operate 10 carriers, but it doesn't do so at the same time.
Why the US Should Worry About Russia, Not China
By Robert Farley
How you solve a problem like China is different than how you solve a problem like Russia.
What Hawks Have to Say About the US Navy’s New Maritime Strategy
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Two U.S. defense policy hawks provide mundane advice, but also offer some very useful suggestions.
What Can the Middle Ages Teach Us About US Naval Strategy?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The history of European chivalry offers valuable insights for analyzing the Sino-US naval competition.
Does Russia Really Need a Second Aircraft Carrier?
By Ankit Panda
Russia's top naval commander confirmed that the Kremlin is pursuing a second aircraft carrier. Does it need one?
What to Expect From Russia's Pacific Fleet in 2015
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Will Russia's ambitious naval plans in the Pacific bear fruit this year?
Surface Warfare Assets Have a Bright Future Indeed
By Himanil Raina
In contesting Chinese A2/AD systems, the U.S. Navy would do well to remember the role of its surface warfare combatants.
Solving the US Navy's Carrier Fleet Puzzle
By Robert Farley
The United States' Navy still faces a vibrant debate on the future of its aircraft carriers and supercarriers.
Cumulative Warfare: War by Statistics
By James R. Holmes
The Naval Diplomat reflects on the cumulative/sequential dichotomy of understanding warfare.
The Geopolitical Vision of Alfred Thayer Mahan
By Francis P. Sempa
One hundred years later, the insights of the American strategist continue to have extraordinary relevance today.
It's Time for a Little Heterodoxy in Naval Strategy
By Robert Farley
It's time to remember some of the more forgotten naval strategists.
Shaming Won’t Stop China’s Salami Slicing
By Zachary Keck
The U.S. military realizes it needs to do more to stop China's salami-slicing. Unfortunately, it doesn't know how.