submarine

Invest in Asymmetry

China is likely to continue developing A2/AD capabilities to pit its strength against a U.S. critical vulnerability: the targetability of surface platforms that can be ranged from China.

Commander Clint Christofk, U.S. Navy
October 2021
Russian Navy Baltic Fleet ships

ZAPAD 2021 Brief

The Russian Armed Forces just kicked off the year’s largest strategic exercise, ZAPAD 2021. With tensions high, NATO and Scandinavia are paying close attention.

Captain Chris Bott, U.S. Navy (Retired)
September 2021
V-22 Osprey

The CVL’s Time Has Come

The Navy could quickly field a class of CVLs and an air wing at an acceptable cost to meet the challenge of a rising global maritime adversary.

Captain Pete Pagano, U.S. Navy (Retired)
September 2021
fleet

Needed Now: Victory at Sea—the Sequel

The United States has a sea power deficit. This has happened before, and sea power advocates should look to past efforts to build popular support for a larger U.S. Navy.

Commander John T. Kuehn, U.S. Navy (Retired)
August 2021
Coast Guard

Charting a Course to Inclusion

To create a lasting cultural shift that embraces inclusion, the Sea Services must embrace gender neutrality.

Lieutenant Angel Kwok, U.S. Coast Guard
August 2021