China

What We Can Learn About a War in Asia Today from World War II

We don’t have to imagine how horrific a war in Asia between great powers would be. We need only look back to the inferno of World War II.

October 2024

Pacific war

Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Lisa Franchetti testifies before Congress.

Navigation Plan for America’s Warfighting Navy: Aspirational or Actionable?

Admiral Franchetti's new NavPlan sets bold near-term readiness goals for the Navy. Attaining those goals may rely as much on Congress as on the Navy itself.

September 2024

Navy

A Maritime Strategy to Deal with China

A combination of inside and outside forces could deter Chinese aggression.

Thomas G. Mahnken

February 2022

Stop China from Winning Without Fighting

Countering China’s use of the “three warfares” is key.

Commander Erika Gehlen, U.S. Navy

February 2022

The Information Environment Is Primed for Maneuver Warfare

The Sea Services can use maneuver warfare principles to exploit the IE.

February 2022

Change Can-do to Combat Ready

The Navy must develop a long-term readiness culture.

Lieutenant Commander Aaron C. Marchant, U.S. Navy

February 2022

Marines Need the Maritime Prepositioning Force More Than Ever

The Marine Corps cannot afford to lose proficiency at conducting MPF operations.

Major Rob Malcolm, U.S. Marine Corps

February 2022

When considering commerce interdiction as a strategy of war, Corbett’s simplicity may be attractive, but Mahan’s understanding of the globalized economy is what will win.

Going to War with China? Ignore Corbett. Dust Off Mahan!

Mahan’s understanding of the global economy makes for a better commerce-interdiction strategy.

First Lieutenant Matthew Suarez, USMC

December 2020

A Chinese construction company builds a new bridge over the Kafue River in Zambia. China’s Belt and Road Initiative could create a network of client states.

21st-Century Proxy Wars

During the Cold War, the United States and the Soviet Union never fought directly, squaring off instead through client states and proxy forces. Could the same happen with China?

Captain Michael Hanson, U.S. Marine Corps

November 2020

Don’t Let China Conclude Its Opportunity Is ‘Now or Never’

Proceedings recently asked several frequent contributors how the next conflict might start. This essay is the latest in the series.

James Holmes

September 2020

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