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Why the US Should Worry About Russia, Not China
March 19, 2015

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.

Is China Bidding for the Heartland?
January 21, 2015

Is China Bidding for the Heartland?

By Francis P. Sempa
Beijing doesn’t have to choose between land and sea predominance. It could have both.
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.

Sea Power: The Battle for Innovation
December 26, 2013

Sea Power: The Battle for Innovation

By James R. Holmes
Stasis is the enemy of competitive enterprises like sea power. But how to cultivate innovation?

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.”

Sea Power in Literature: Melville's White-Jacket
March 15, 2013

Sea Power in Literature: Melville's White-Jacket

“Melville’s storytelling speaks volumes about why navies are the tradition-bound services they are.”

Whales, Elephants and Hawks
February 14, 2013

Whales, Elephants and Hawks

Our Naval Diplomat takes an interesting look at sea, land and air power.

Strategy for an Unthinkable Conflict
July 27, 2012

Strategy for an Unthinkable Conflict

While a U.S.-China clash would be devastating, Offshore Control is the ‘least bad’ option.

July 27, 2012

My 'Opening Salvo'

An introduction to the latest blog from the Diplomat, from one of its most accomplished and celebrated authors.

The Land, The Sea, and History
July 25, 2012

The Land, The Sea, and History

What does history tell us about who becomes a land-based power or commands the high seas?

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