Naval War College Reading Room: Current List

Admiral Richardson released an updated version of his Strategy document. This link will deliver you to the December 2018 version of "A Design for Maintaining Maritime Superiority."

This link will deliver you to Admiral Jeffrey A. Harley's "President's Forum" in the Winter 2019 publication of the "Naval War College Review."

Attached is the "Education for Seapower" Report released by the Department of the Navy on February 12, 2019.

This link will transport you to the testimony of Admiral Philip S. Davidson before the Senate Armed Services Committee Hearing on United States Indo--Pacific Command and United States Forces Korea.

This Chapter, written by Dr. Andrew Erickson of the Naval War College and Ian Burns McCaslin of the U.S. National Defense University's Center for the Study of Chinese Military Affairs, appears in "Chairman Xi Remakes the PLA : Assessing Chinese Military Reforms" (2018). This link will connect you to "The Impact of XI--Era Reforms on the Chinese Navy." Dr. Erickson's forthcoming book--"China's Maritime Gray Zone Operations (Studies in Chinese Maritime Development)-- will be released on March 15, 2019.

This article, written by David A. Cooper, Dr. Nikolas Govosdev and Dr. Jessica Blankshain of the Naval War College, appeared in the September publication of "Orbis." The associated link or image will transport you to "Deconstructing the 'Deep State' : Subordinate Bureaucratic Politics in U.S. National Security." Dr. Blankshain (along with Dr. Lindsay Cohn of the National Security Affairs Department at the Naval War College) will deliver the Issues in National Security Lecture--Civil-Military Relations--on Tuesday, February 19, 2019.

Dr. Lindsay P. Cohn, who published "Political Realism and Civil--Military Relations" in the Edinburgh Companion to Political Realism, authored this commentary for "The National Interest." This link will connect you to "The National Interest" where you may read her commentary on the Second America--North Korea Summit. Professor Cohn and Professor Jessica Blankshain will deliver the next Issues in National Security Lecture on February 19, 2019 at the Naval War College. The subject of their lecture is Civil--Military Relations.

This article on America's Second Summit with North Korea by Dr. Lyle J. Goldstein of the United States Naval War College, appeared in the February 6, 2019 issue of "The National Interest." This link will deliver you to "North Korea and America's Second Summit : Here's What Lyle Goldstein Thinks Will Happen." The Learning Commons contains several of Dr. Goldstein's publications within its Collection.

Dr. James Holmes. Professor in the Strategy and Policy Department at the Naval War College, published this commentary on the forthcoming Second Summit between America and North Korea. This link will deliver you to "The National Interest" where you may read "North Korea and America's Second Summit : Here's What James Holmes Thinks Will Happen." The Learning Commons of the Naval War College contains Dr. Holmes's "Red Star Over the Pacific : China's Rise and Challenge to U.S. Maritime Strategy, Second Edition" within its Collection.

Dr. Thomas Nichols, who is the author of "The Death of Expertise : the Campaign Against Established Knowledge and How it Matters," published this article in "The National Interest." This link will transport you to "North Korea and America's Second Summit : Here's hat Thomas Nichols Thinks Will Happen." The Learning Commons of the Naval War College contains several of his publications, including "The Death of Expertise" in its Collection."

Captain Edmund B. Hernandez, who is currently the Chair of the Joint Military Operations Department at the United States Naval War College, published this article in "Proceedings." This link will connect you to "Don't Kill the Navy Mine Countermeasures Triad." The Learning Commons of the Naval War College has "Proceedings" in its Collection.

Dr. Doyle Hodges, United States Navy (Retired) of the Naval War College, published this article on the ethical perils of navigation in "War on the Rocks." This link will connect you to "(Moral) Standards to Navigation at Sea."

This article, written by Captain James Fanell of the United States Navy, appeared in the February 2019 edition of U.S. Naval Institute's "Proceedings" magazine. This link will connect you to "U.S. Foreign Policy Finally Returns to Sea : The Trump Maritime Strategy." Captain Fanell is the former Director of Intelligence and Information Operations (N2) for the United States Pacific Fleet.

"The Habits of Strategy," written by Dr. James Holmes who holds the J.C. Wylie Chair in Maritime Strategy at the Naval War College, appeared in the February 2019 issue of "Proceedings." This link will transport you to the Learning Commons of the United States Naval War College where you may read "The Habits of Strategy." Dr. Holmes will deliver the Issues in National Security Lecture--U.S. Naval Power in the Pacific--on February 5, 2019 at the Naval War College.

Dr. James Holmes, who is the author of "A Brief Guide to Maritime Strategy," published this article on strategic thought in "The National Interest." The Learning Commons of the Naval War College has "The National Interest" in its Collection. This link will connect you to "Reading Fiction Leads to Good Strategic Thinking." Dr Holmes will deliver the Issues in National Security Lecture--"U.S. Naval Power in the Pacific"--on February 5, 2019.

This link will connect you to the Defense Intelligence Agency"s "Challenges to Security in Space" Report.

Dr. Joan Johnson--Freese, who is Professor of National Security Affairs at the Naval War College and the author of "Space Warfare in the 21st Century : Arming the Heavens" (2017), published this article in the December 1, 2018 edition of "The Diplomat." This link will transport you to "Asia's Many Space Races." The Learning Commons of the United States Naval War College also includes "Space Warfare in the 21st Century : Arming the Heavens" in its Collection.

Attached is the "2019 Missile Defense Review" which may be retrieved by accessing either the associated link or image.

Professor William G. Glenney, of the Strategic and Operational Research Department at the Naval War College, published this article in the Center for International and Maritime Security on February 11, 2019. This link will deliver you to "The Deep Ocean : Seabed Warfare and the Defense of Undersea Infrastructure, Part 2."

Captain William G. Glenney, IV, United States Navy (Retired), who is Professor in the Strategic and Operational Research Department at the Naval War College, published this article in the Center for International maritime Security. This link will transport you to "The Deep Ocean : Seabed Warfare and the Defense of Undersea Infrastructure, Part I."

This commentary by Dr. Peter Dutton, who is Professor in the Strategic and Operational Research Department at the Naval War College, was published on December 31, 2018. This link will connect you to "China Doesn't Have the Capabilities to Control the South China Sea." The Learning Commons of the United States Naval War College contains Dr. Dutton and Professor Martinson's "China's Evolving Surface Fleet" (2017) in its Collection.

Mr. Ronald O' Rourke, who participated in the 68th Annual Current Strategy Forum at the United States Naval War College--National Security and Fleet Design, compiled this report on China. This link will connect you to "China's Actions in the South China and East China Seas : Implications for U.S. Interests--Background and Issues for Congress." Mr. O'Rourke also served as a panelist on "Fleet Design : Future Challenges and Ways Ahead" during the Forum.

Dr. James Holmes, Professor of Strategy at the Naval War College, published this article on air superiority in the February 10, 2019 issue of "The National Interest." This link will connect you to "Beyond A-10's and F-35's : Let's Have an Informed Debate About Air Power." Dr. Holmes also co-authored the book "Red Star Over the Pacific : China's Rise and Challenge to U.S. Maritime Strategy" which is securely established on the Chief of Naval Operations's Professional Reading Program.

Dr. Lyle J. Goldstein, who is Founding Director of the China Maritime Studies Institute at the Naval War College as well as an Affiliate in the Russia Maritime Studies Institute, published this article in "The National Interest." This link will deliver you to "The Second Caribbean Crisis?" Dr. Goldstein's "Peace in Afghanistan ? Don't Count on It" is also located in the Reading Room of the United States Naval War College. His book "Meeting China Halfway : How to Defuse the Emerging US--China Rivalry" (2015) resides in the Learning Commons.

Dr. Rebecca Pincus, Assistant Professor Assistant Professor in the Strategic and Operational Research Department in the Center for Naval Warfare Studies at the Naval War College, published this article in "Proceedings." This link will connect you to "Rushing Navy Ships into the Arctic for a FONOP is Dangerous." The Learning Commons has "Proceedings" in its Collection.

Dr. Lyle J. Goldstein's Interview by Brad Carson was posted by "War on the Rocks" on January 8, 2018 and may be retrieved by accessing either the link or image. The Learning Commons of the United States Naval War College carries Dr. Goldstein's publication "Meeting China Halfway : How to Defuse the Emerging U.S.--China Rivalry." (2015) in the Collection. Dr. Goldstein remains an Affiliate within the Russia Maritime Studies Group at the Naval War College.

Dr. Joan--Johnson Freese and Dr. David T. Burbach of the United States Naval War College published this commentary on the Missile Defense Review. This link will transport you to "The Best Defense Ever? Busting Myths About the Trump Administration's Missile Defense Review." Dr. Joan Johnson--Freese also holds the Charles F. Bolden, Jr. Chair of Science, Space and Technology at the Naval War College. "Space Warfare in the 21st Century : Arming the Heavens" (2016 by Dr. Johnson--Freese is in the Learning Commons of the United States Naval War College. Her article "So What Happened to the Space Frontier Act" is also in the Naval War College Reading Room.

Professor John E. Jackson, who is editor of "One Nation Under Drones : Legality, Morality and Utility of Unmanned Combat Systems"(2018), published this article in "Voices" at United Press International. This link will transport you to "Education, Technology Should be Used to Deter Drone Disasters." Professor Jackson will deliver the Issues in National Security Lecture--Robots and Unmanned Systems in War--at the Naval War College on April 2, 2019. His book "The U.S. Naval Institute on Naval Innovation" (2015) is located in the Learning Commons.

This article by Dr. James Holmes of the Naval War College appeared in the U.S. Naval Institute Blog on February 5, 2019. This link will connect you to "Why the Great White Fleet Failed." Several of Dr. Holmes's works, including "Theodore Roosevelt and World Order : Police Power in International Relations" (2007), dwell within the Learning Commons of the Naval War College. Dr. Holmes's forthcoming book is "A Brief Guide to Maritime Strategy."

Dr. Ryan Gingeras, who is Associate Professor in the National Security Affairs Department at the Naval Post Graduate School, published this commentary in "War on the Rocks." This link will connect you to "How the Deep State Came to America : A History."

Dr. Nina A. Kollars, who is Associate Professor in the Strategic and Operational Research Department at the Naval War College, participated in this podcast. This link will connect you to "Ready to Compete? America's Military and Technological Edge" Dr. Kollars also contributed to the book "Nations Hospitable to Organized Crime and Terrorism : A Report." The Learning Commons of the Naval War College has this publication in its Collection.

Dr. Andrew Erickson, who is Professor of Strategy in the China Maritime Studies Institute at the United States Naval War College, published this commentary in "The National Interest." This link will transport you to "Competitive Coexistence : An American Concept for Managing U.S.--China Relations."

Dr. Jonathan Caverley, Assistant Professor in the Strategic and Operational Research Department at the United States Naval War College, is featured in this podcast from "War on the Rocks.: This link will transport you to "Full Steam Ahead : Naval Competition with China." Dr. Caverley's "Democratic Militarism : Voting, Wealth, and War" is in the Collection of the Naval War College's Learning Commons.

Dr. Paul Bracken, who participated in the 2016 Current Strategy Forum--Strategy in Complex and Uncertain Times--at the United States Naval War College, published this commentary in the February 4, 2019 edition of "The Hill. This link will connect you to "Trade Wars Reveal Dire Outcomes for US, China." Dr. Bracken also served as a panelist on Panel 2 : Successes and Outcomes before the 67th Annual Current Strategy Forum hosted by the Naval War College. A first edition of his book "The Second Nuclear Age : Strategy, Danger and the New Power Politics" (2012) is situated in the Learning Commons of the Naval War College.

This link will connect you to "Strategic Asia 2019 : China's Expanding Strategic Ambitions" where you may read Dr. Erickson's critique. Dr. Erickson's "China, the United States and 21st Century Sea Power : Defining a Maritime Security Partnership" is located in the Learning Commons of the Naval War College along with several other publications.

This article by Dr. James Holmes of the Naval War College appeared in the February 3, 2019 edition of "The National Interest." This link will connect you to "Does the U.S. Navy Really Need to Worry About the Size of the Fleet?" Dr. Holmes will present the next Issues in National Security Lecture on February 5th before the Naval War College. The subject of his talk is "U.S. Naval Power in the Pacific."

Dr. Nikolas K. Gvosdev, who is Professor in the National Security Affairs Department at the Naval War College, published this article on January 24, 2019. This link will connect you to "Selective Engagement : A Bipartisan U.S. Foreign Policy Approach?" Dr. Gvosdev's "Decision--Making in American Foreign Policy : Translating Theory into Practice" (coauthored with Professor David Cooper and Profesor Jessica Blankshain of the Naval War College) will be published in 2019.

This article by Dr. Lyle Goldstein, who remains an Affiliate in the Russia Maritime Studies Institute at the Naval War College in addition to being Research Professor, appeared in the January 28, 2019 edition of "The National Interest." This link will convey you to "Peace in Afghanistan? Don't Count on It." Dr. Goldstein's publication "The Real Problem with China's Fishermen" is also located in The Reading Room.

This article by Dr. Andrew S. Erickson, who is Professor in the Strategic and Operational Research Department at the United States Naval War College, was published on line by the U.S. Indo--Pacific Command on January 28, 2019. This link will connect you to the "Indo--Pacific Defense Forum" where you may read the "Maritime Numbers Game : Understanding and Responding to China's Three Sea Forces." Dr. Erickson's "China Maritime Gray Zone Operations" will be published on March 15, 2019.

This link will connect you to "The Hill" where you may read Dr. James Holmes's commentary "Use It or Lose It : Seagoing Nations Must Defend Embattled Waterways." Dr. Holmes will deliver the Issues in National Security Lecture : U.S. Naval Power in the Pacific on Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at the Naval War College.

This article by Dr. James Holmes of the United States Naval War College appeared in the U.S. Naval Institute Blog on January 23, 2019. This link will connect you to "The Future Belongs to Those Who Show Up--And Act Boldly." Several of Dr. Holmes's works, including "Chinese Naval Strategy in the 21st Century : the Turn to Mahan," reside within the Learning Commons of the Naval War College.

Dr. Peter Dutton and Professor Ryan D. Martinson of the Strategic and Oprtational Research Department of the Naval War College published this report on November 2018. This link will deliver you to "China's Distant Ocean Survey Activities : Implications for U.S. National Security." Dr. Dutton's "China Doesn't Have the Capabilities to Control the South China Sea" and Professor Martinson's "Echelon Defense : The Role of Sea Power in Chinese Maritime Dispute Strategy" are also available in The Reading Room.

Dr. Lyle J. Goldstein, who is the Founding Director of the China Maritime Studies Institute at the Naval War College, published this article on China in "The National Interest." This link will connect you to "The Real Problem with China's Fishermen." Dr. Goldstein is also an Affiliate in the Russia Maritime Studies Institute at the Naval War College and many of his publications reside within the Learning Commons. His Interview "Rethinking Our Assumptions About Chinese Aggression" is located in The Reading Room.

John F. Griffin, who is Associate Professor in the College of Maritime Operational Warfare at the Naval War College, published this article in "Cyber Dominance" on January 28, 2018. This link will deliver you to "Information Warfare Is Fleet Business : It Is No Longer What Goes on Behind the Green Door."

This article by Captain Henry Stephenson appeared in the January 2019 issue of "Proceedings" and may be retrieved by accessing either the associated link or image.

Dr. Suzanne Levy--Sanchez of the Naval War College published this article on Civil--Military Relations in the "Journal of International Affairs." This link will connect you to the Learning Commons of the Naval War College where you may read "Civil Society in an Uncivil State : Informal Organization in Tajik/Afghan Badakhshan" in its entirety. Her book "The Afghan--Central Asia Borderline : The State and Local Leaders" (2017) is located in the Learning Commons of the United States Naval War College.

Professor Andrea H. Cameron, who is Director of the Climate and Human Security Studies Group at the Naval War College, published this article in the Winter 2018 edition of "Liaison." This link will deliver you to "Liaison" where you may read Commander Cameron's "Introducing the 'PRACTICES' : Recommended Practices for Humanitarian Civil--Military Coordination for Military Assets (FMA) in Natural and Man--Made Disasters."

This link will deliver you to "Russia's Policy in the Middle East : Determination, Delight, and Disappointment" where you may read Dr. Gvosdev's "Russian Strategic Goals in the Middle East."

Please access either the associated link or image to retrieve the "2019 National Intelligence Strategy of the United States of America."

Dr. James Holmes, who is Professor of Strategy at the Naval War College, published this article in "The National Interest." This link will connect you to "Time to Use China's A2/AD Strategy Against Them." Dr. Holmes will deliver the third Issues in National Security Lecture on February 5, 2019. The subject of his talk is "U.S. Naval Power in the Pacific."

This article by Dr. Anand Toprani of the Naval War College appeared in the January 17, 2019 issue of "War on the Rocks." This link will connect you to "A Primer on the Geopolitics of Oil." Dr. Toprani's book, "Oil and the Great Powers : Britain and Germany, 1914--1945," will be published by Oxford University Press later this year.

This article by Dr. Nikolas K. Gvosdev, who is Professor in the National Security Affairs Department of the Naval War College, appeared in the January 19, 2019 edition of "The National Interest." This link will deliver you to "Ukraine Wants to Be Part of the West." Dr, Gvosdev's "The Oxford Handbook of U.S. National Security" resides within the Learning Commons of the Naval War College. His publication "Why Putin Is Pressuring Ukraine" is also located in The Reading Room.

This debate, sponsored by the Carnegie Council for Ethics and International Affairs, occurred on January 14, 2019. This link will deliver you to the debate between Ian Bremmer and Dr. Tom Nichols, who is University Professor at the Naval War College. The Learning Commons has several of Dr. Nichols's publications in its Collection, including "The Death of Expertise : The Campaign Against Established Knowledge and Why It Matters"(2017).Dr. Nikolas Gvosdev, who is Professor in National Security Affairs at the Naval War College, moderated this event.

Dr. Milan Vego, Professor in the Joint Military Operations Department at the Naval War College, published this article in the Winter 2019 issue of the "Naval War College Review." This link will transport you to "Naval History : Operation RHINE EXERCISE, May 18-27, 1941." The Learning Commons of the Naval War College contains several of Dr. Vego's publications, including "Military Strategy and Sea Control : Theory and Practice" (2016), in its Collection.

Dr. Andrew Erickson, Research Professor in the Strategic and Operational Research Department at the Naval War College, published this article on January 14, 2019. This link will convey you to the Center for International Maritime Security where you may read the full text of "Chinese Shipbuilding and Seapower : Full Steam Ahead, Destination Uncharted." Dr. Erickson is a Professor of Strategy at the Naval War College. His forthcoming book--"China's Maritime Gray Zone Operations"--will be published on March 15, 2019. Also, many of Dr. Erickson's works are available in the Learning Commons of the United States Naval War College.

Dr. Uk Heo, who delivered the Lecture of Opportunity on December 12, 2018 at the Naval War College, published this article in "World Affairs." This link will transport you to the Learning Commons of the Naval War College where you may read Dr. Heo's "The Paradox of Decentralization Reform in Young Asian Democracies : South Korea and Indonesia." Dr. Heo's work "South Korea's Rise : Economic Development, Power and Foreign Relations" is also in the Learning Commons of the Naval War College.

Professor James L. Cool, who remains dynamically involved in the Naval War College's International Engagement program, published this critique on Syria for "The Hill." This link will transport you to "Syria Too Complex to Make Decisions in 280 Characters...even for a President."

Dr. James Holmes, who will deliver the Issues in National Security Lecture on February 5th at the United States Naval War College, published his article on North Korea in "The National Interest." This link will connect you to "Can America Live with a Nuclear North Korea?" The subject of Dr. Holmes's talk is "U.S. Naval Power in the Pacific." Dr. Holmes's "The Monroe Doctrine and Russia" is also in The Reading Room.

This article by Dr. Mackubin Thomas Owens, former Professor in the National Security Affairs Department at the United States Naval War College, appeared in the "National Review." This link will convey you to "Trump and Civil--Military Relations--the Generals Aren't Always Right." Dr. Owens is currently working on a history of US Civil--Military Relations.

Dr. Tom Nichols, Professor in the National Security Affairs Department at the Naval War College,published this article on January 2018. This link will deliver you to "Trump Escalates His Assault on Civil--Military Operations." Dr. Nichols's book ,"The Death of Expertise : The Campaign Against Established Knowledge and Why It Matters" (2017) is in the Learning Commons of the Naval War College.

Dr. Michelle Getchell, who published this commentary on President Ronald Reagan's war on drugs, is also the author of "The Cuban Missile Crisis and the Cold War : A Short History with Documents." This link will connect you to "The Enduring Legacy of Reagan's Drug War in Latin America."

Dr. Michael Auslin, whose book "The End of the Asian Century : Wars, Stagnation, and the Risks to the World's Most Dynamic Region" resides within the Learning Commons of the Naval War College, published this article in the "National Review." This link will connect you to "New Pentagon Boss Doubles Down on the Hard Line Against China." The Learning Commons has the "National Review" in its Collection.

Dr. Rebecca Friedman Lissner of the Naval War College published this critique on grand Strategy in December 2018. This link will connect you to "War on the Rocks" where you may read "What Is Grand Strategy : Sweeping a Conceptual Minefield" in its entirety.

Dr. Mackubin T. Owens,who previously served as Professor of National Security Affairs at the United States Naval War College, published this article in the Winter 2019 version of "Orbis." This link will direct you to the Learning Commons of the Naval War College where you may read the full text of "Progressivism Armed? : Reform and the Origins of the Modern U.S. Military." Dr. Owens is also the author of "US Civil--Military Relations After 911" (2011).

Dr. James Holmes, who remains the Inaugural J.C. Wylie Chair of Maritime Strategy at the Naval War College, published this article in "The National Interest." This link will connect you to "Yes,China Could Sink a U.S. Aircraft Carrier. But Don't Bet on It." Dr. Holmes's forthcoming publication is "A Brief Guide to Maritime Strategy." The Learning Commons of the Naval War College contains "The National Interest" in its Collection.

Dr. James Holmes, who will deliver the "U.S. Naval Power in the Pacific" Lecture as part of the Issues in National Security Lecture Series on February 5th at the Naval War College, published this article on martial strife between China and Taiwan in "The National Interest." This link will convey you to " Is Taiwan's Military Really Ready to Take on China?"

Dr. Michael Petersen, who is Associate Professor in the Strategic and Operational Research Department at the Naval War College, published this commentary in "War on the Rocks." This link will convey you to "The Naval Power Shift in the Black Sea."

Dr. James Holmes, whose "Red Star Over the Pacific : China's Rise and the Challenge to U.S. Maritime Strategy" is lodged on the CNO's Professional Reading List, published this article on Russia and the Monroe Doctrine in the "U.S. Naval Institute Blog" on January 8, 2019. This link will connect you to "The Monroe Doctrine and Russia." Dr. Holmes pending publication is "A Brief History of Maritime Strategy." Several of his publications are in the Learning Commons of the United States Naval War College.

Dr. Tom Nichols, who is Professor of National Security Affairs at the Naval War College, posted this article in "The Hill." This link will deliver you to "A History Lesson for Trump : Real Reason Russia Invaded." The Learning Commons of the Naval Was College has many of Dr. Nichols's publications, including "Winning the World : Lessons for America's Future from the Cold War," in its Collection.

This article, written by Professor John E. Jackson of the United States Naval War College, appeared in the Winter 2019 edition of the "Naval War College Review." This link will connect you to "Reflections on Reading. Professor Jackson will present the Issues in National Security Lecture--"Robots and Unmanned Systems in War"--on April 2, 2019 at the Naval War College.

This article by Captain Arthur H. Barber III appeared in the January 2019 issue of "Proceedings." This link will connect you to "Redesign the Fleet."

Dr. Joan Johnson--Freese, who is University Professor at the United States Naval War College, was cited in this article from "Politico." This link will deliver you to the Learning Commons of the Naval War College where you may read "So What Happened to the Space Frontier Act?" The Learning Commons has several of Dr. Jonson--Freeses's publications, including "Space Warfare in the 21st Century : Arming the Heavens" (2017) and "The Chinese Space Program : A Mystery Within a Maze
"(1998), in its Collection.

Dr. Lyle Jared Goldstein, who remains the Inaugural Director of the China Maritime Studies Institute at the Naval War College, published this critique in "The National Interest" on January 3, 2018. This link will connect you to "What China Thinks About the North Korean Dilemma." Dr. Goldstein is also an Affiliate within the Russia Maritime Studies Institute at the U.S. Naval War College.

Dr. James Holmes, who is Professor of Strategy and Policy at the Naval War College and author of "Theodore Roosevelt and World Order : Police Power in International Relations" (2006), published this article in "The Hill." This link will transport you to "The US Navy's Powerful 'Pep Talk' for a Deadly Serious Contest." The Learning Commons of the Naval War College has a first edition of Dr. Holmes's work on Theodore Roosevelt in its Collection. Professor Holmes's forthcoming publication is "A Brief Guide to Maritime Strategy" (2018).

This article by Dr. Nikolas K. Gvosdev of the Naval War College appeared in the December 28, 2018 edition of "The National Interest" and may be retrieved by accessing the concomitant link or image. The Learning Commons of the Naval War College contains several of Dr. Gvosdev's publications including "The Oxford Handbook of U.S. National Security" (2018) in its Collection.

Dr. James Holmes of the Naval War College published this article in "The National Interest" on December 29, 2018. This link will connect you to "5 Big National Security Predictions for 2019." Many of Dr. Holmes's articles are located in The Reading Room. The latest edition of his book "Red Star Over the Pacific : China's Rise and Challenge to U.S. Maritime Strategy" also appeared this month.

"Warnings From Eurasia" by Dr. Nikolas K. Gvosdev of the Naval War College may be retrieved by accessing either the attendant link or image. Several of Dr. Gvosdev's publications, including "Trump's Tricky Syria Drawdown Plan" and "Is Russia a U.S. 'Adversary' or Just a 'Competitor'?" are located in The Reading Room. Dr. Gvosdev's "The Oxford Handbook of U.S. National Security" (2018) is included in the Learning Commons of the United States Naval War College.

Dr. James Holmes, who is Professor of Strategy and Policy at the Naval War College and coauthor of "Red Star Over the Pacific : China's Rise and Challenge to U.S. Maritime Strategy, 2nd edition," published this commentary on North Korea in "The National Interest." This link will deliver you to Dr. Holmes's critique. The Learning Commons carries many of Dr. Holmes's writings in its Collection, including the second edition of "Red Star Over the Pacific : China's Rise and the Challenge to U.S. Maritime Strategy."

This article by Dr. Lyle J. Goldstein of the China Maritime Studies Institute at the United States Naval War College, appeared in the December 13, 2018 edition of "The National Interest." This link will connect you to "How China Could Strike Back in the South China Sea." The Learning Commons of the Naval War College has "China, the United States, and 21st --entury Sea Power : Defining a Maritime Security Partnership" (2010) in its Collection.

"The Kerch Strait Incident : Law of the Sea of Law or Naval Warfare," by Dr. James Kraska of the Naval War College, appeared in the Blog of the European Journal of International Law." This link will permit you to access Dr. Kraska's critique on the Kerch Strait iIncident. The Learning Commons includes several of Dr. Kraska's publications in its Holdings, including "The Free Sea : The American Fight for Freedom of Navigation" (2018) and "Maritime Power and the Law of the Sea" (2011). "The European Journal of International Law" is also located in the Learning Commons.

This link will deliver you to Dr. Holmes's article on Putin and the Sea of Azov which was published on December 4, 2018 Dr. Holmes's forthcoming book is "A Brief Guide to Maritime Strategy" (2018).

Dr, David G. Smith, Associate Professor in the National Security Affairs Department at the Naval War College, published this article in the "Armed Forces and Society" Journal. This link will connect you to "Women's Participation in the Jordanian Military and Police : An Exploration of Perceptions and Aspirations." Dr. Smith's "Gender and the Military Profession : Early Career Influences, Attitudes, and Intentions" (2016) is in the Learning Commons of the Naval War College.

Dr. Paul J. Smith of the Naval War College published this article on the recent G2O Summit in "The National Interest." Follow either the attendant link or image to retrieve "What Happens After the Trump--Xi G2O Summit?" The Learning Commons of the Naval War College has Dr. Smith's "The Terrorism Ahead : Confronting Trans--National Violence in the Twenty-first Century" (2006) in its Collection. Dr. Smith's publication "How the Taiwan Travel Act Could Start a U.S.--China War" is also available in The Reading Room.

Ryan Martinson, who is a core member of the China Maritime Studies Institute at the United States Naval War College, is the author of China Maritime Study 15. This link will deliver you to the full text of "Echelon Defense : The Role of Sea Power in Chinese Maritime Dispute Strategy." Mr. Martinson's work on Chinese Maritime Strategy is a publication of the Naval War College Press.

Dr. Mary Thompson-Jones, whose publication "To the Secretary : Leaked Embassy Cables and America's Foreign Policy Disconnect (2016) resides in the Learning Commons of the Naval War College, published this article in "The National Interest." This link will connect you to "NATO Arctic Exercise is a Good Start to Standing Up to the Russian Militarization of the High North."

This article by Dr. Kevin McCranie, the Phillip A Crowl Professor of Comparative Strategy at the Naval War College, appeared in the October 2018 issue of the "Journal of Military History." This link will connect you to the Learning Commons of the Naval War College where you may read "Perception and Naval Dominance : The British Experience During the War of 1812" in its entirety. The Learning Commons has Dr. McCranie's "Utmost Gallantry : the U.S. and Royal Navies at Sea in the War of 1812" within its Collection.

Dr. Schultz presented the lecture "Future Warfighting" on Thursday, November 1, 2018 at the "Everything You Always Wanted to Know About the Naval War College....But Were Afraid to Ask" Event. This link will connect you to the Defense and Aerospace Report and Dr. Tim Schultz's thoughts on the Ethics of Military Technology and the Naval War College's Graduate Certificate in the Ethics and Emerging Technology Program. The Learning Commons of the Naval War College includes Dr. Schultz's book " The Problem With Pilots : How Physicians, Engineers and Airpower Enthusiasts Redefined Flight" is in its Collection.

Dr. Montgomery McFate, who is Professor in the Strategic and Operational Research Department at the United States Naval War College, published this article in the October 2018 issue of "Orbis" This link will convey you to "A Military Anthropologist Looks at Islamic Insurgency in Aceh." Dr. Fate's book, "Military Anthropology : Soldiers, Scholars and Subjects at the Margin of Empire" (2017), is located in the Collection of the Naval War College's Learning Commons.

This link will convey you to the "National Interest" where yo may examine Tevi Troy's notable book recommendations of 2018. The Learning Commons also has the "National Interest" in its Collection.

Attached is the Christmas Reading List from the Claremont Review of Books. Happy Reading.

This Review of John Lewis Gaddis's "On Grand Strategy" by Dr. Peter Dombrowski of the Naval War College may be retrieved by accessing either the accompanying link or image. Dr. Dombrowski's publication "The Indian Ocean and U.S. Grand Strategy : Ensuring Access and Promoting Security" (2014) is located in the Learning Commons of the Naval War College

Dr. Montgomery McFate's "Military Anthropology : Soldiers, Scholars and Subjects at the Margins of Empire" (2018) is posted on the War on the Rocks Holiday Reading List. Dr. McFate is Professor in the Strategic and Operational Research Department at the United States Naval War College.Dr. McFate's article "A Military Anthropologist Looks at Islamic Insurgency in Aceh" is also available in The Reading Room.

"The Free Sea:The American Fight for Freedom of Navigation," written by Dr. James Kraska and Professor Raul Pedrozo of the Naval War College , was reviewed in the October 2018 edition of "The Strategist." This link will convey you to "The Free Sea." Dr. Risk concluded that Dr. Kraska and Professor Pedrozo's work is a "well-researched, well-argued and well-written book."

Dr. Kori Schake, who participated as a panelist during the 2018 Current Strategy Forum at the United States Naval War College, wrote this book review for "War on the Rocks." This link will transport you to "Why We Get It Wrong : Reflections on Predicting the Future of War." The Learning Commons of the Naval War College contains not only Dr. Freedman's "The Future of War : A History" but also Dr. Schake's "Safe Passage : the Transition from British to American Hegemony" in its Collection.

This article by Master Chief DiPietro on the importance and significance of sea stories may be retrieved by following either the complementary link or image.

This link will connect you to the Learning Commons of the United States Naval War College and Captain Bray's commentary :"War and Peace Helps Us Read History."

You may access "Can Reading Make Us Better Leaders" by following the associated link or image. This article was published in the July 6 issue of "Real Clear Defense."

This link will connect you to Secretary Mattis's Reading List. Secretary of Defense Mattis will be visiting the United States Naval War College on June 15, 2018 to deliver the Commencement Address before the Graduating Class.

The author provides a critical analysis of T.R. Fehrenbach's "This Kind of War." The associated link will deliver you to the author's critical analysis of the book which General Mattis is reading. The Learning Commons of the Naval War College has "This Kind of War" in its Collection.

"Reviewing 'The Future of War : A History'" was written by Dr. Tim Schultz, who is Associate Dean of the United States Naval War College. This link will deliver you to "The Strategy Bridge" and Dean Schultz's critical analysis of Lawrence Freedman's book. The Learning Commons of the Naval War College contains Dr. Schultz's book "The Problem With Pilots : How Physicians, Engineers and Airpower Enthusiasts Redefined Flight" in its Collection. The Learning Commons also has Lawrence Freedman's "The Future of War : A History" in its Collection as well.

This Critical Analysis of Dr. Symonds' book : "World War II at Sea : A Global History" appeared in the May 19, 2018 version of "The Wall Street Journal." This link will deliver you to the Learning Commons of the Naval War College and the Book Review "A History Written in Water."

"War on the Waves" is Arthur Herman's critical analysis of "World War II at Sea" by Dr. Craig Symonds. This link will convey you to Arthur Herman's book review as it appeared in "The Weekly Standard."

Attached is Dr. Andrew Erickson's Book Review of Anne-Marie Brady's "China As A Polar Great Power." This link will connect you to Dr. Erickson's critical analysis. The Learning Commons of the United States Naval War College contains "China As A Polar Great Power" in its Collection.

In "Vulpine Virtues and Strategic Success," Dr. Frank Hoffman provides a critical commentary about John Lewis Gaddis's new book "On Grand Strategy" This link will deliver you to Dr. Hoffman's examination.

Attached id Dr. Pauline Shanks Kaurin's book review of David Woods' "What Have We Done : The Moral Injury of Our Longest Wars." This link will transport you to Dr. Kaurin's critical analysis. Dr. Kaurin holds the James Bond Stockdale Chair for Professional Military Ethics at the United States Naval War College.

"Churchill and the 'Darkest Hour'" is a film review by Francis P. Sempa which was published in the January 2, 2018 edition of "Real Clear Defense." This link will connect you to "Churchill and the 'Darkest Hour.'"

Attached is Arthur S Ding's book review of Dr. Andrew Erickson's book --"Chinese Naval Shipbuilding : An Ambitious and Uncertain Course" which appeared in the January 2018 edition of "The China Journal." This link will carry you to the Learning Commons of the Naval War College where you may read Professor Ding's critical analysis of Dr. Erickson's book.

This book review, by Karl Marlantes, the author of "Matterhorn," appeared in the June 3, 2017 publication of "The Wall Street Journal." This link will convey you to the Learning Commons of the United States War College where you may read the book review : "The Bloody Pivot" in its entirety. Mark Bowden, the author of "Hue 1968 : the Turning Point of the American War in Vietnam," also wrote "Black Hawk Down" and "The Finish : the Killing of Osama Bin Laden" The Learning Commons has both books in its Collection. "Hue 1968" has been added to the McNaughton Collection.

This link will carry you to Patrick McEachern's critical analysis of Blaine Harden's "King of Spies : The Dark Reign of America's Spymaster in Korea."

'why Reading Makes Us Better People" was written by Wesley Baines. This link will carry you to article.

This Review of "Strategy and the Sea : Essays in Honour of John B. Hattendorf" by Professor John T. Kuehn may be retrieved by folllowing either the assosciated link or image. Professor' Kuehn latest work is "America's First General Staff : A Short History of the Rise and Fall of the General Board of the Navy, 1900-1950."

"Remembering War" is Robert Kaplan's Book Review of Claudio Magris' book : " Blameless." Mr Kaplan attended the 2017 Current Strategy Forum at the United Sates Naval War College and his critical analysis of "Blameless" can be reached by following the link or image.

This link will carry you to a book review of the most recent work of Admiral James Stavridis. The Learning Commons of the Naval War College carries "Proceedings" in its Collection.

"This is Colin Steele's critical analysis of "Scales on War : The Future of America's Military at Risk" as it appeared in the July 3, 2017 edition of the Center for International Maritime Security. Either the link or image will carry you to Colin Steele's review.

"What Does a Poet Know About War?" by David Orr was published in the August 2, 2017 issue of "The New York Times." Jon Stallwothy's "The New Oxford Book of War Poetry," which is used in Dr. Tim Demy's "Pen and Sword "Class taught at the United States Naval War College, is cited in the book review. This link will deliver you to "What Does a Poet know About War?"

Attached is Patrick Hughes' Book Review of "In the Warlords' Shadow : SOF, the Afghans and Their Fight Against the Taliban." This link will connect you to the full text of Patrick Hughes' critical analysis as it appeared in the July 27, 2017 issue of the Center for International and Maritime Security."

This Book Review, written by Dr. Nicholas Evan Sarantakes of the United States Naval War College, appeared in the July 29, 2017 publication of "Real Clear Books." This link will convey you to Dr. Sarantakes' critical assessment of Cathal Nolan's "The Allure of War : A History About How Wars are Won and Lost" (OUP, 2017).

Dr. Nicholas Evan Sarantakes delivers his Book Review of Philip Kerr's "Prussian Blue :A Bernie Gunther Novel" (2017). Follow this link to Real Clear Books for Dr. Sarantakes' literary analysis of Kerr's addition to the Berlin Noir trilogy.

This link will connect you to "Real Clear Books" where you may read Captain Daniel Bergen's Book Review of "America's Guerilla Wars" by Thomas D. Mays.

"How the U.S. Army Came of Age" is Dr. Owen's critical analysis of J.P. Clark's book : "Preparing for War : The Emergence of the Modern U.s. Army, 1815-1917." This link will connect you to Dr. Owens Book Review which appeared in the May 8, 2017 publication of the "National Review." The Learning Commons of the U.S. Naval War College contains the "National Review " in its Collection.

This Book Review, penned by Dr. Nicholas Evan Sarantakes of the United States Naval War College, appeared in the June 15 publication of "Real Clear Books." This link will transport you to the Book Review of Joshua Kurlantzicks book : "A Great Place to Have a War : America in Laos and the Birth of a Military CIA." The Learning Commons of the Naval War College includes several of Dr. Sarantakes' books in its Holdings