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China Maritime Report No. 4: Civil Transport In Pla Power Projection, Conor M. Kennedy

CMSI China Maritime Reports

The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has ambitious goals for its power projection capabilities. Aside from preparing for the possibility of using force to resolve Beijing’s territorial claims in East Asia, it is also charged with protecting China’s expanding “overseas interests.” These national objectives require the PLA to be able to project significant combat power beyond China’s borders. To meet these needs, the PLA is building organic logistics support capabilities such as large naval auxiliaries and transport aircraft. But it is also turning to civilian enterprises to supply its transportation needs.

Correspondence Course Information, The U.S. Naval War College

Naval War College Review

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A Reading Guide For Officers Of The United States Navy And Marine Corps, The U.S. Naval War College

Naval War College Review

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The Politics Of The Ocean, Wayne J. Smith, Edward Wenk Jr.

Naval War College Review

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Edward Preble: A Naval Biography, 1761-1807, John B. Hattendorf, Christopher Mckee

Naval War College Review

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Some Principles Of Maritime Strategy, B. M. Simpson Iii, Julian S. Corbett

Naval War College Review

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Professional Reading, The U.S. Naval War College

Naval War College Review

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The Role Of Riverine Warfare In The Civil War, John F. Dillon

Naval War College Review

The American Civil War saw the introduction of many new concepts to the art of warfare, some of which were widely recognized at the time. The importance of railroads to tactical flexibility and logistics, and the impact of ironclad naval vessels on future warfare have long been noted. An equally significant but somewhat unappreciated development, however, arose from the conflict on the Western rivers of the Confederacy—riverine operations. Born of necessity, circumstance, and the vision of a few men, cooperation between infantry and an odd assortment of improvised river forces gave Union commanders the decisive advantage needed to split the …

Amnesty: An Old Gift In New Wrappings, Jack W. Howay

Naval War College Review

While amnesty advocates can cite numerous instances in history in which amnesty has been granted, in each instance it was more than likely a highly volatile political issue. The current problem is no different, and strong feelings will continue to persist even in the aftermath of the Vietnam war and the post-draft environment. Forgiveness is inherent in the American character, and it seems reasonable to expect that some sort of Presidential or legislative action will be taken. Whether the final result will favor limited amnesty, with violators paying the price, or complete absolution may depend on how soon the issue …

Selected Essays For Strategy Curriculum, Charles C. Pease, Edward A. Thibault, Frederic J. Beaudoin, John J. Kristof

Naval War College Review

• How Adaptive Has the Military Been to Technological Change?
• Thucydides on the Influence of Seapower
• Union Victory: Manpower, Management of Resources, or Generalship?
• The Royal Navy's Defeat of the French at Sea in the Years 1793-1815

A Perspective Of The College's Strategy Curriculum, The U.S. Naval War College

Naval War College Review

The 9 weeks devoted to the Strategy curriculum are designed to enhance the student's ability to think analytically and express himself cogently by allowing him to examine key issues of military history in the give and take of the seminar room.

Spruance Hall Dedication Address, Thomas B. Buell

Naval War College Review

Samuel Eliot Morrison wrote the words that best describe Raymond Spruance: "Power of decision and coolness in action were perhaps Spruance's leading characteristics. He envied no one, regarded no one as rival, won the respect of everyone with whom he came into contact, and went ahead in his quiet way, winning victories for his country."

The Naval Officer In An Age Of Revolution, Herman Wouk

Naval War College Review

In the first of the Spruance Lecture Series, and the initial lecture delivered in the college's newly dedicated Spruance Hall, Mr. Herman Wouk presents a timely and fascinating perspective on the revolutionary changes affecting our world. To be effective in his profession, the naval officer must posses an understanding of the social forces that have molded contemporary society.

President's Forum—Challenge!, Stansfield Turner

Naval War College Review

In December the Naval War College passed two significant milestones. One was the completion of the first course in Strategy under the new curriculum. The other was the dedication of our new auditorium, named in honor of Adm. Raymond A. Spruance. In the November-December issue of the Review, I outlined our plans for the new Strategy curriculum. This new course in centered on case studies of military history. The style of teaching was intended to put the onus on the student for digging out for himself the principles of strategy and the lessons inherent in these cases. Now that …

March-April 1973 Full Issue, The U.S. Naval War College

Naval War College Review

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Adverse Cyber Operations: Causality, Attribution, Evidence, And Due Diligence, Hans-Georg Dederer, Tassilo Singer

International Law Studies

Adverse cyber operations against States are on the rise, and so are the legal challenges related to such incidents under public international law. This article will not delve into already intensely debated problems of classification, such as whether adverse cyber operations constitute “armed attacks” or “use of force.” Rather, the article will focus on causality and attribution with special regard to problems of evidence. In particular, the article will elaborate on the applicable standards of proof to be met by the victim State when submitting, or having to submit, evidence to justify self-defense or countermeasures against the State of origin. …

The Peacetime Right Of Approach And Visit And Effective Security Council Sanctions Enforcement At Sea, Craig H. Allen

International Law Studies

Naval forces deployed across the world’s seas to enforce counterproliferation sanctions imposed by the U.N. Security Council must surmount any number of operational and legal challenges. High seas boardings by any State other than the vessel’s flag State remain controversial. The 1982 Law of the Sea Convention’s high seas articles carefully balance the principles of freedom of navigation and exclusive flag-State jurisdiction with the shared interest in ensuring effective enforcement of laws against certain serious offenses. The peacetime right of visit is a limited but invaluable compromise between those competing interests. Some commentators have suggested expanding the right to address …

Law As Strategy: Thinking Below The State In Afghanistan, Charles H. Norchi

International Law Studies

In Doha, Qatar the government of the United States has conducted successive rounds of negotiations with a non-State, the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (the Taliban) over the future of a State that was not present—the Government of Afghanistan. Regardless of the outcome, the United States will retain a national security interest in Afghanistan and the region. Contextually nuanced strategic choices will be critical and law could be a key strategy. This article identifies relevant Afghan history—a collective longue durée—appraises the severable sovereignty of the Afghan State, and underscores the imperative of working below the State. Drawing on a 1952 …

Urban Outbreak 2019 Pre-Analytic “Quick Look”, Benjamin Davies, Heath Brightman, Jacob Brostuen, David Polatty, Brittany Card

Urban Outbreak 2019

From 17-18 September 2019, the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS) - National Center for Disaster Medicine and Public Health (NCDMPH) and the United States Naval War College (NWC) conducted a game at Johns Hopkins University’s Applied Physics Lab (JHU-APL) in Laurel, Maryland. Titled “Urban Outbreak 2019,” this two-day, three-move analytic game was internally developed by the NWC’s Humanitarian Response Program (HRP) and emerged as an output from their 2018 Civilian-Military Humanitarian Response Workshop.

The Occupation Of Maritime Territory Under International Humanitarian Law, Marco Longobardo

International Law Studies

This article explores whether it is possible to apply the law of occupation beyond land territory, to maritime areas characterized here as “maritime territory.” The article argues that the definition of territory under Article 42 of the 1907 Hague Regulations comprises internal waters, territorial sea, and archipelagic waters, whereas other areas such as the continental shelf, the exclusive economic zone, and high seas fall outside the scope of Article 42. Accordingly, internal waters, the territorial sea, and archipelagic waters may be placed under occupation if a hostile force exercises actual authority over them without valid legal title. The article describes …

Review Essay: From Victory To Failure, The Army Study Of The Iraq War, 2003–2006, Dov S. Zakheim, Joel D. Rayburn, Frank K. Sobchak

Naval War College Review

The U.S. Army in the Iraq War, ed. Joel D. Rayburn [Col., USA] and Frank K. Sobchak [Col., USA]. Vol. 1, Invasion, Insurgency, Civil War: 2003–2006. Carlisle, PA: U.S. Army War College Press, 2019. 742 pages.

Sixteen years after the United States launched Operation IRAQI FREEDOM (OIF), the war remains highly controversial, and American troops continue to operate in Iraq, albeit at reduced force levels and with far more-limited operational and tactical objectives. Recognizing that it was time to take stock of the Army’s performance in a decade of operations, former Army Chief of Staff General Raymond T. …

Reflections On Reading, The U.S. Naval War College

Naval War College Review

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China’S Maritime Gray Zone Operations, Charles Horner, Andrew S. Erickson, Ryan D. Martinson

Naval War College Review

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Secret Wars: Covert Conflict In International Politics, Abram N. Shulsky, Austin Carson

Naval War College Review

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War In 140 Characters: How Social Media Is Reshaping Conflict In The Twenty-First Century, Marc D. Beaudreau, David Patrikarakos

Naval War College Review

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Seapower States: Maritime Culture, Continental Empires And The Conflict That Made The Modern World, Kevin D. Mccranie, Andrew Lambert

Naval War College Review

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Review Essay: Full-Bodied Cyber Without The Hype, Sam J. Tangredi, Martin C. Libicki

Naval War College Review

Cyberspace in Peace and War, by Martin C. Libicki. Annapolis, MD: Naval Institute Press, 2016. 478 pages. As a fellow at the Institute for National Strategic Studies at National Defense University in the early 1990s, Martin Libicki was one of the first defense analysts to write on the security implications of information warfare and the Internet.

Research & Debate—The Medium Is The Message: Weaving Wargaming More Tightly Into The Fabric Of The Navy, Robert C. Rubel

Naval War College Review

By now, the challenge and threat of a rising and contentious China and an increasingly hostile Russia have penetrated the Navy’s corporate consciousness, and current leaders are taking steps to shift the service from a purely power- projection posture to one that focuses again on defending American command of the sea. The Navy is initiating adjustments to fleet design and architecture as well as a rebirth of fleet experimentation. While perhaps late in coming, these responses to the emergent challenges of our time are encouraging.

The Royal Navy And Organizational Learning—The Western Approaches Tactical Unit And The Battle Of The Atlantic, Geoffrey Sloan

Naval War College Review

The Western Approaches Tactical Unit is a unique example of a learning organization. It was created within the bureaucratic constraints of the Admiralty yet was highly effective in changing command culture in the Royal Navy—which proved to be the deciding factor in the early days of World War II, particularly during the Battle of the Atlantic.

Exploring The Options—The Development Of Usn Tactical Doctrine, 1913–23, Trent Hone

Naval War College Review

The interwar period was a time of innovation and creation of doctrine in the U.S. Navy. The tactics and underlying assumptions developed during this time and recorded in various instructions and manuals set the foundation for the Navy’s success in World War II and beyond. War games, fleet exercises, and empowerment of midlevel officers to make decisions changed the fundamental culture of the Navy for the better.