Opinion: The Third Iraq War
In the Naval War College’s Strategy and Policy course students have an opportunity to critically analyze both Operation Desert Storm…
Opinion: U.S. Air Power Won’t Defeat ISIS
As Iraq and Syria Islamic State (ISIS) insurgent forces advance on Baghdad, some American political leaders, led by Sen. John…
Opinion: The Future of Navy Helicopters
In the next 15 to 25 years it is not unreasonable to imagine that unmanned helicopter drones will be shuttling…
Interview: Zumwalt Commander Capt. James Kirk
USNI News contributor Cmdr. Daniel Dolan, interviewed the commander of Zumwalt (DDG-1000), Capt. James Kirk, on 31 March. The ship—first…
Opinion: Iran’s Atlantic Adventure Little Threat to U.S.
The Iranian “fleet” reportedly heading for America’s “maritime borders” consists of two ships, the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy (IRIN)…
Opinion: Why Saudi Arabia and Israel Have Teamed Up Against Iran
As negotiators in Geneva, Switzerland work out the final details for an agreement that will allow International Atomic Energy Agency…
Opinion: Israel, Iran and the ‘Deal of the Century’
In advance of the third round of six-party talks with Iran in Geneva this week, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu…
Opinion: Is Syria Another Vietnam Moment?
It is starting to feel like America’s reluctance to get involved in Syria is an echo of the Vietnam…
Opinion: Supersize the Syrian Option
When looking for insights and answers to the complex problem the United States confronts in Syria, there is no shortage…
Opinion: Syrian Intervention is a Tough Sell
The news headlines indicate that a military strike against Syria is imminent. Sen. Bob Corker (R-Tenn.) said on MSNBC on…