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Arms Sales, Politics and "Frankenforces"

Arms Sales, Politics and "Frankenforces"

Does purchasing arms from certain nations mean a political commitment as well?

U.S. Navy Take Notice: China is Becoming a World-Class Military Shipbuilder

U.S. Navy Take Notice: China is Becoming a World-Class Military Shipbuilder

The engine of China’s naval rise has flown under the radar – until now.

Softer Side of America's "Pivot"

Softer Side of America's "Pivot"

By expanding military-to-military contacts and joint training, America is using a softer application of its hard power to good effect.

Australia's Nuclear Sub Option

Australia's Nuclear Sub Option

Australia is planning to build a new generation of submarines. The best option: lease America’s prized nuclear submarines.

The U.S. Navy: 1916 vs. 2012

The U.S. Navy: 1916 vs. 2012

Why a Romney Campaign line concerning the U.S. Navy and its size might be misleading and irrelevant.

History Not Worth Emulating

History Not Worth Emulating

“Americans and their leaders made the conscious political choice not to field a great navy—and paid a heavy price for that decision.”

"Command of the Sea by Non-Traditional Means."

"Command of the Sea by Non-Traditional Means."

It takes unconventional methods to command the sea against an unconventional enemy.

War By Other Means: China’s Political Uses of Seapower

War By Other Means: China’s Political Uses of Seapower

China’s development and use of naval and non-naval, non-military sea power has become a cause for concern – one that could alter the regional balance.

The Nightmare Scenario: A U.S.-China War: Part IV

The Nightmare Scenario: A U.S.-China War: Part IV

China’s Rope-a-Dope Strategy: Don’t expect the PLA to pit strength against strength until it has to.

Why Aircraft Carriers Sail On

Despite impressive anti-access weaponry, modern aircraft carriers are still a prized possession. Why?

The Carrier Dilemma: How Many is Enough?

The Carrier Dilemma: How Many is Enough?

Although static analyses have their value, ultimately calculations depend on competitors’ fleet size.

John Wayne, The U.S. Navy and 'Change'

John Wayne, The U.S. Navy and 'Change'

Can ‘The Duke” teach a lesson or two when it comes to dealing with radical change and defeat? Perhaps.

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