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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.
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?
Although static analyses have their value, ultimately calculations depend on competitors’ fleet size.
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.
Arming for the Navy's Return to History
While people fight wars, they need cutting-edge weapons to prevail. Missiles seem like a good choice.
Boyd and the U.S. Navy’s Return to History
Adapting to A2/AD challenges from the likes of China and Iran means rediscovering old skills and habits.
Introducing John Boyd
Why an airman can help the U.S. Navy regain its nautical mastery.
Your Chance to Rebrand The U.S. Navy
How would you ‘sell’ the USN and market its ‘brand’? The Naval Diplomat asks his readers…
South China Sea: The "Heartsea"?
Is the South China Sea really a “watery Heartland” from which a dominant power can rule the Pacific and Indian oceans?
Air Power Meets Alfred Thayer Mahan
Why studying maritime history can help aviators understand their own profession.
USS Porter Collision: A Riddle Wrapped in a Mystery
Things to watch as the investigation into a mysterious collision unfolds.
China's Growing Long-Range Strike Capability
Reports indicate China is developing a long-range sea-based cruise missile. Could China have its own ‘Tomahawk’?