News, Articles and Comment

Ed. The author revisits the issue of seablindness [112/2, p. 264], comparing the history of defence unification in the UK and US and taking stock of the situation today. A 30 minute read.

Ed. The author provides a tour d’horizon of the strategic history of the last century, and the implications for understanding the US’s role in the multipolar world. A 15 minute read.

Ed. The author provides a comparison of Mahanian and Jominian thought with respect to naval and military Lines of Communication (LOCs), and emphasises the institutional, strategic nature of Mahan’s approach contrasting Jomini’s focus on operational art. A 20 minute read.

Ed. The author argues that the unique 20^th century Alliance characteristics of the special relationship should be leveraged to counter 21^st century threats. A 10 minute read.

Ed. The author contends for a greater appreciation of the strategic campaign perspective when celebrating past RN victories. A 5 minute read.

BRE. The latest book review is now available. It considers a book exploring the impact of the American War of Independence on the road to emancipation.

Ed. The author explores the fascinating early modern history of the Scottish Navy and the origins of the Royal Navy itself. A 15 minute read.

BRE. The latest book review is now available. It considers a book exploring the maritime aspects of the American Revolutionary War.

Ed. As a diversity and inclusion resource for Black History Month, in the second article of a two-part series, the author examines how slavery, the law and conflict pushed black sailors into the Royal Navy before and after Trafalgar, and how those black sailors were treated. A 40 minute read.