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To Be Pacific: COFA 2.0 and the Power of US Denial
The sun never sets on American interests. From Cuba to the Philippines, the US has military bases and businesses around the globe. It is...
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Apr 20, 20195 min read


Bursting at the Seas: Red Sea Naval Bases and Regional Stability
Recently, the Red Sea has witnessed everything but an exodus of interest from regional and global actors. With a significant volume of...
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Jan 6, 20186 min read


The Ghost of China’s Past: How the “Century of Humiliation” Influences China’s Naval Buildup
Late May, 1841. A Chinese army, desperate to retake Canton from British forces, launches fire ships at the British ships parked in its...
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Nov 7, 20176 min read


The Ethics of Modern Warfare
On October 13 at 4am, a US naval destroyer launched a series of Tomahawk cruise missiles towards three radar sites along the Iran-backed...
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Nov 25, 20165 min read
On Guard
US Military Presence Across the Globe Interactive Graphic by Lauren Sukin & Myles Gurule [d3-source canvas=”wpd3-13273-0″] In high...
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Mar 31, 20148 min read
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