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U.S. Navy
Comparing Chinese Naval Power to the Soviet Navy
In some respects, China poses a tougher maritime challenge than did the Soviet Union.
Thunder Below!
“The engine’s boilers blew, wreckage flew two hundred feet in the air in a flash of flame and smoke…”
American Dreams, Indian Realities
Both nations must consider the others strategic interests — and craft realistic goals for success.
The New Great Game: The Arctic Ocean
The warming of the Arctic could change several nations’ geostrategic calculations.
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
The engine of China’s naval rise has flown under the radar – until now.
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 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
Why a Romney Campaign line concerning the U.S. Navy and its size might be misleading and irrelevant.
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."
It takes unconventional methods to command the sea against an unconventional enemy.
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.