Bruce Swanson

Bruce Swanson was a well-known authority on Chinese maritime affairs at the time of his death in 2007. Fluent in Mandarin, he served as a naval officer in Asia and later as a civilian analyst.

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A Plain Sailorman in China
A Plain Sailorman in China is a biography of Cdr. Irvin Van Gorder Gillis, USN that recounts both... Read More
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11:30am, The Racquet & Tennis Club, c/o New York Commandery of NOUS, 370 Park Ave., New York,... Read More
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Conferences and Events

Maritime Security Dialogue

Wed, 2018-11-28

Maritime Security DialogueThe Return of Great Power Competition and SECOND Fleet A discussion with VADM Andrew "Woody"...

Defense Forum Washington 2018

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From the Press

2014 Limited Edition Desk Calendar
Circle of Treason
U.S. Naval Institute Member Pen
10 December - Discussion

Mon, 2018-12-10

Trent Hone

Learning War

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10 December - Discussion

Mon, 2018-12-10

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