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The John Batchelor ShowJames Holmes of the Naval War College and Gordon Chang discuss Alfred Thayer Mahan's nineteenth-century view of Hawaii as strategic opportunity, drawing parallels to modern Chinese expansionism and current interest in Greenland.
James Holmes of the Naval War College and Gordon Chang discuss Alfred Thayer Mahan's nineteenth-century view of Hawaii as strategic opportunity, drawing parallels to modern Chinese expansionism and current interest in Greenland.1870 HAWAII, COOK MONUMENT
2026-02-0309 min
Influence of Sea Power Upon History, 1660-1783030 - Chapter 14 Part 2The Influence of Sea Power Upon History 1660–1783 is a groundbreaking exploration of naval warfare penned by Alfred Thayer Mahan in 1890. This pivotal work examines the critical role of sea power from the seventeenth to the eighteenth centuries, highlighting the essential elements needed to establish and maintain dominance at sea. Mahan emphasizes the importance of possessing a formidable fleet, and his insights have made this book a cornerstone in the study of naval strategy. - Summary by Wikipedia
2026-01-0850 minInfluence of Sea Power Upon History, 1660-1783029 - Chapter 14 Part 1The Influence of Sea Power Upon History 1660–1783 is a groundbreaking exploration of naval warfare penned by Alfred Thayer Mahan in 1890. This pivotal work examines the critical role of sea power from the seventeenth to the eighteenth centuries, highlighting the essential elements needed to establish and maintain dominance at sea. Mahan emphasizes the importance of possessing a formidable fleet, and his insights have made this book a cornerstone in the study of naval strategy. - Summary by Wikipedia
2026-01-0741 minInfluence of Sea Power Upon History, 1660-1783028 - Chapter 13 Part 2The Influence of Sea Power Upon History 1660–1783 is a groundbreaking exploration of naval warfare penned by Alfred Thayer Mahan in 1890. This pivotal work examines the critical role of sea power from the seventeenth to the eighteenth centuries, highlighting the essential elements needed to establish and maintain dominance at sea. Mahan emphasizes the importance of possessing a formidable fleet, and his insights have made this book a cornerstone in the study of naval strategy. - Summary by Wikipedia
2026-01-0644 minInfluence of Sea Power Upon History, 1660-1783027 - Chapter 13 Part 1The Influence of Sea Power Upon History 1660–1783 is a groundbreaking exploration of naval warfare penned by Alfred Thayer Mahan in 1890. This pivotal work examines the critical role of sea power from the seventeenth to the eighteenth centuries, highlighting the essential elements needed to establish and maintain dominance at sea. Mahan emphasizes the importance of possessing a formidable fleet, and his insights have made this book a cornerstone in the study of naval strategy. - Summary by Wikipedia
2026-01-0640 minInfluence of Sea Power Upon History, 1660-1783026 - Chapter 12 Part 2The Influence of Sea Power Upon History 1660–1783 is a groundbreaking exploration of naval warfare penned by Alfred Thayer Mahan in 1890. This pivotal work examines the critical role of sea power from the seventeenth to the eighteenth centuries, highlighting the essential elements needed to establish and maintain dominance at sea. Mahan emphasizes the importance of possessing a formidable fleet, and his insights have made this book a cornerstone in the study of naval strategy. - Summary by Wikipedia
2026-01-0654 minInfluence of Sea Power Upon History, 1660-1783025 - Chapter 12 Part 1The Influence of Sea Power Upon History 1660–1783 is a groundbreaking exploration of naval warfare penned by Alfred Thayer Mahan in 1890. This pivotal work examines the critical role of sea power from the seventeenth to the eighteenth centuries, highlighting the essential elements needed to establish and maintain dominance at sea. Mahan emphasizes the importance of possessing a formidable fleet, and his insights have made this book a cornerstone in the study of naval strategy. - Summary by Wikipedia
2026-01-0653 minInfluence of Sea Power Upon History, 1660-1783024 - Chapter 11The Influence of Sea Power Upon History 1660–1783 is a groundbreaking exploration of naval warfare penned by Alfred Thayer Mahan in 1890. This pivotal work examines the critical role of sea power from the seventeenth to the eighteenth centuries, highlighting the essential elements needed to establish and maintain dominance at sea. Mahan emphasizes the importance of possessing a formidable fleet, and his insights have made this book a cornerstone in the study of naval strategy. - Summary by Wikipedia
2026-01-0642 minInfluence of Sea Power Upon History, 1660-1783023 - Chapter 10 Part 2The Influence of Sea Power Upon History 1660–1783 is a groundbreaking exploration of naval warfare penned by Alfred Thayer Mahan in 1890. This pivotal work examines the critical role of sea power from the seventeenth to the eighteenth centuries, highlighting the essential elements needed to establish and maintain dominance at sea. Mahan emphasizes the importance of possessing a formidable fleet, and his insights have made this book a cornerstone in the study of naval strategy. - Summary by Wikipedia
2026-01-061h 01Influence of Sea Power Upon History, 1660-1783022 - Chapter 10 Part 1The Influence of Sea Power Upon History 1660–1783 is a groundbreaking exploration of naval warfare penned by Alfred Thayer Mahan in 1890. This pivotal work examines the critical role of sea power from the seventeenth to the eighteenth centuries, highlighting the essential elements needed to establish and maintain dominance at sea. Mahan emphasizes the importance of possessing a formidable fleet, and his insights have made this book a cornerstone in the study of naval strategy. - Summary by Wikipedia
2026-01-0641 minInfluence of Sea Power Upon History, 1660-1783021 - Chapter 9 Part 2The Influence of Sea Power Upon History 1660–1783 is a groundbreaking exploration of naval warfare penned by Alfred Thayer Mahan in 1890. This pivotal work examines the critical role of sea power from the seventeenth to the eighteenth centuries, highlighting the essential elements needed to establish and maintain dominance at sea. Mahan emphasizes the importance of possessing a formidable fleet, and his insights have made this book a cornerstone in the study of naval strategy. - Summary by Wikipedia
2026-01-0629 minInfluence of Sea Power Upon History, 1660-1783020 - Chapter 9 Part 1The Influence of Sea Power Upon History 1660–1783 is a groundbreaking exploration of naval warfare penned by Alfred Thayer Mahan in 1890. This pivotal work examines the critical role of sea power from the seventeenth to the eighteenth centuries, highlighting the essential elements needed to establish and maintain dominance at sea. Mahan emphasizes the importance of possessing a formidable fleet, and his insights have made this book a cornerstone in the study of naval strategy. - Summary by Wikipedia
2026-01-0641 minInfluence of Sea Power Upon History, 1660-1783019 - Chapter 8 Part 3The Influence of Sea Power Upon History 1660–1783 is a groundbreaking exploration of naval warfare penned by Alfred Thayer Mahan in 1890. This pivotal work examines the critical role of sea power from the seventeenth to the eighteenth centuries, highlighting the essential elements needed to establish and maintain dominance at sea. Mahan emphasizes the importance of possessing a formidable fleet, and his insights have made this book a cornerstone in the study of naval strategy. - Summary by Wikipedia
2026-01-0646 minInfluence of Sea Power Upon History, 1660-1783018 - Chapter 8 Part 2The Influence of Sea Power Upon History 1660–1783 is a groundbreaking exploration of naval warfare penned by Alfred Thayer Mahan in 1890. This pivotal work examines the critical role of sea power from the seventeenth to the eighteenth centuries, highlighting the essential elements needed to establish and maintain dominance at sea. Mahan emphasizes the importance of possessing a formidable fleet, and his insights have made this book a cornerstone in the study of naval strategy. - Summary by Wikipedia
2026-01-0636 minInfluence of Sea Power Upon History, 1660-1783017 - Chapter 8 Part 1The Influence of Sea Power Upon History 1660–1783 is a groundbreaking exploration of naval warfare penned by Alfred Thayer Mahan in 1890. This pivotal work examines the critical role of sea power from the seventeenth to the eighteenth centuries, highlighting the essential elements needed to establish and maintain dominance at sea. Mahan emphasizes the importance of possessing a formidable fleet, and his insights have made this book a cornerstone in the study of naval strategy. - Summary by Wikipedia
2026-01-0639 minInfluence of Sea Power Upon History, 1660-1783016 - Chapter 7 Part 2The Influence of Sea Power Upon History 1660–1783 is a groundbreaking exploration of naval warfare penned by Alfred Thayer Mahan in 1890. This pivotal work examines the critical role of sea power from the seventeenth to the eighteenth centuries, highlighting the essential elements needed to establish and maintain dominance at sea. Mahan emphasizes the importance of possessing a formidable fleet, and his insights have made this book a cornerstone in the study of naval strategy. - Summary by Wikipedia
2026-01-0630 minInfluence of Sea Power Upon History, 1660-1783015 - Chapter 7 Part 1The Influence of Sea Power Upon History 1660–1783 is a groundbreaking exploration of naval warfare penned by Alfred Thayer Mahan in 1890. This pivotal work examines the critical role of sea power from the seventeenth to the eighteenth centuries, highlighting the essential elements needed to establish and maintain dominance at sea. Mahan emphasizes the importance of possessing a formidable fleet, and his insights have made this book a cornerstone in the study of naval strategy. - Summary by Wikipedia
2026-01-0633 minInfluence of Sea Power Upon History, 1660-1783014 - Chapter 6The Influence of Sea Power Upon History 1660–1783 is a groundbreaking exploration of naval warfare penned by Alfred Thayer Mahan in 1890. This pivotal work examines the critical role of sea power from the seventeenth to the eighteenth centuries, highlighting the essential elements needed to establish and maintain dominance at sea. Mahan emphasizes the importance of possessing a formidable fleet, and his insights have made this book a cornerstone in the study of naval strategy. - Summary by Wikipedia
2026-01-0653 minInfluence of Sea Power Upon History, 1660-1783013 - Chapter 5The Influence of Sea Power Upon History 1660–1783 is a groundbreaking exploration of naval warfare penned by Alfred Thayer Mahan in 1890. This pivotal work examines the critical role of sea power from the seventeenth to the eighteenth centuries, highlighting the essential elements needed to establish and maintain dominance at sea. Mahan emphasizes the importance of possessing a formidable fleet, and his insights have made this book a cornerstone in the study of naval strategy. - Summary by Wikipedia
2026-01-061h 09Influence of Sea Power Upon History, 1660-1783012 - Chapter 4The Influence of Sea Power Upon History 1660–1783 is a groundbreaking exploration of naval warfare penned by Alfred Thayer Mahan in 1890. This pivotal work examines the critical role of sea power from the seventeenth to the eighteenth centuries, highlighting the essential elements needed to establish and maintain dominance at sea. Mahan emphasizes the importance of possessing a formidable fleet, and his insights have made this book a cornerstone in the study of naval strategy. - Summary by Wikipedia
2026-01-061h 01Influence of Sea Power Upon History, 1660-1783011 - Chapter 3 Part 2The Influence of Sea Power Upon History 1660–1783 is a groundbreaking exploration of naval warfare penned by Alfred Thayer Mahan in 1890. This pivotal work examines the critical role of sea power from the seventeenth to the eighteenth centuries, highlighting the essential elements needed to establish and maintain dominance at sea. Mahan emphasizes the importance of possessing a formidable fleet, and his insights have made this book a cornerstone in the study of naval strategy. - Summary by Wikipedia
2026-01-0639 minInfluence of Sea Power Upon History, 1660-1783010 - Chapter 3 Part 1The Influence of Sea Power Upon History 1660–1783 is a groundbreaking exploration of naval warfare penned by Alfred Thayer Mahan in 1890. This pivotal work examines the critical role of sea power from the seventeenth to the eighteenth centuries, highlighting the essential elements needed to establish and maintain dominance at sea. Mahan emphasizes the importance of possessing a formidable fleet, and his insights have made this book a cornerstone in the study of naval strategy. - Summary by Wikipedia
2026-01-0642 minInfluence of Sea Power Upon History, 1660-1783009 - Chapter 2 Part 3The Influence of Sea Power Upon History 1660–1783 is a groundbreaking exploration of naval warfare penned by Alfred Thayer Mahan in 1890. This pivotal work examines the critical role of sea power from the seventeenth to the eighteenth centuries, highlighting the essential elements needed to establish and maintain dominance at sea. Mahan emphasizes the importance of possessing a formidable fleet, and his insights have made this book a cornerstone in the study of naval strategy. - Summary by Wikipedia
2026-01-0629 minInfluence of Sea Power Upon History, 1660-1783008 - Chapter 2 Part 2The Influence of Sea Power Upon History 1660–1783 is a groundbreaking exploration of naval warfare penned by Alfred Thayer Mahan in 1890. This pivotal work examines the critical role of sea power from the seventeenth to the eighteenth centuries, highlighting the essential elements needed to establish and maintain dominance at sea. Mahan emphasizes the importance of possessing a formidable fleet, and his insights have made this book a cornerstone in the study of naval strategy. - Summary by Wikipedia
2026-01-0646 minInfluence of Sea Power Upon History, 1660-1783007 - Chapter 2 Part 1The Influence of Sea Power Upon History 1660–1783 is a groundbreaking exploration of naval warfare penned by Alfred Thayer Mahan in 1890. This pivotal work examines the critical role of sea power from the seventeenth to the eighteenth centuries, highlighting the essential elements needed to establish and maintain dominance at sea. Mahan emphasizes the importance of possessing a formidable fleet, and his insights have made this book a cornerstone in the study of naval strategy. - Summary by Wikipedia
2026-01-0642 minInfluence of Sea Power Upon History, 1660-1783006 - Chapter 1 Part 4The Influence of Sea Power Upon History 1660–1783 is a groundbreaking exploration of naval warfare penned by Alfred Thayer Mahan in 1890. This pivotal work examines the critical role of sea power from the seventeenth to the eighteenth centuries, highlighting the essential elements needed to establish and maintain dominance at sea. Mahan emphasizes the importance of possessing a formidable fleet, and his insights have made this book a cornerstone in the study of naval strategy. - Summary by Wikipedia
2026-01-0637 minInfluence of Sea Power Upon History, 1660-1783005 - Chapter 1 Part 3The Influence of Sea Power Upon History 1660–1783 is a groundbreaking exploration of naval warfare penned by Alfred Thayer Mahan in 1890. This pivotal work examines the critical role of sea power from the seventeenth to the eighteenth centuries, highlighting the essential elements needed to establish and maintain dominance at sea. Mahan emphasizes the importance of possessing a formidable fleet, and his insights have made this book a cornerstone in the study of naval strategy. - Summary by Wikipedia
2026-01-0640 minInfluence of Sea Power Upon History, 1660-1783004 - Chapter 1 Part 2The Influence of Sea Power Upon History 1660–1783 is a groundbreaking exploration of naval warfare penned by Alfred Thayer Mahan in 1890. This pivotal work examines the critical role of sea power from the seventeenth to the eighteenth centuries, highlighting the essential elements needed to establish and maintain dominance at sea. Mahan emphasizes the importance of possessing a formidable fleet, and his insights have made this book a cornerstone in the study of naval strategy. - Summary by Wikipedia
2026-01-0639 minInfluence of Sea Power Upon History, 1660-1783003 - Chapter 1 Part 1The Influence of Sea Power Upon History 1660–1783 is a groundbreaking exploration of naval warfare penned by Alfred Thayer Mahan in 1890. This pivotal work examines the critical role of sea power from the seventeenth to the eighteenth centuries, highlighting the essential elements needed to establish and maintain dominance at sea. Mahan emphasizes the importance of possessing a formidable fleet, and his insights have made this book a cornerstone in the study of naval strategy. - Summary by Wikipedia
2026-01-0643 minInfluence of Sea Power Upon History, 1660-1783002 - IntroductoryThe Influence of Sea Power Upon History 1660–1783 is a groundbreaking exploration of naval warfare penned by Alfred Thayer Mahan in 1890. This pivotal work examines the critical role of sea power from the seventeenth to the eighteenth centuries, highlighting the essential elements needed to establish and maintain dominance at sea. Mahan emphasizes the importance of possessing a formidable fleet, and his insights have made this book a cornerstone in the study of naval strategy. - Summary by Wikipedia
2026-01-0659 minInfluence of Sea Power Upon History, 1660-1783001 - PrefaceThe Influence of Sea Power Upon History 1660–1783 is a groundbreaking exploration of naval warfare penned by Alfred Thayer Mahan in 1890. This pivotal work examines the critical role of sea power from the seventeenth to the eighteenth centuries, highlighting the essential elements needed to establish and maintain dominance at sea. Mahan emphasizes the importance of possessing a formidable fleet, and his insights have made this book a cornerstone in the study of naval strategy. - Summary by Wikipedia
2026-01-0607 min
MidratsEpisode 737: Maritime Statecraft and its Future, with Hunter StiresHow are naval shipbuilding, commercial shipbuilding, and commercial shipping linked together to create a healthy and effective national seapower ecosystem?What did the 1990s “Last Supper” get wrong, and what can be done to correct the error?Our guest this week is Hunter Stires, founder and CEO of The Maritime Strategy Group, returning to Midrats to discuss this and more.We will be using as a starting point for our discussion the recent article that he co-wrote with Steve Brock at CIMSEC, Maritime Statecraft and its Future.SummaryIn this conv...
2025-10-2756 min
Strategy MattersEpisode 2: (Mis)reading Mahan: Strategy and Sea Power, Past and PresentGuests John Maurer and James Holmes join host Vanya Eftimova Bellinger to discuss the influence of Alfred Thayer Mahan’s theories on the strategic environment of the twentieth century and beyond. The guests definitively settle the question of how to pronounce Mahan’s name correctly before diving into how various strategic leaders applied, or misapplied, Mahan’s theories to the formulation of maritime strategy. After analyzing the historical cases of Germany and Japan’s application of Mahanian theories, Dr. Maurer and Dr. Holmes turn their attention to how these ideas influence great power competition between the United States and the Peop...
2025-08-1349 min
From Sail to Steam- Recollections of Naval Life24 - From Sail to Steam- Recollections of Naval Life by Alfred Thayer MahanDive into the riveting world of naval life with Alfred Thayer Mahan, a renowned American historian and author. Mahans influential book, The Influence of Sea Power Upon History, 1660–1783, revolutionized naval strategy globally in the 20th century. In this captivating podcast, he shares his firsthand experiences and insights gained throughout his four-decade-long career as a naval officer.
2025-07-2728 minFrom Sail to Steam- Recollections of Naval Life23 - From Sail to Steam- Recollections of Naval Life by Alfred Thayer MahanDive into the riveting world of naval life with Alfred Thayer Mahan, a renowned American historian and author. Mahans influential book, The Influence of Sea Power Upon History, 1660–1783, revolutionized naval strategy globally in the 20th century. In this captivating podcast, he shares his firsthand experiences and insights gained throughout his four-decade-long career as a naval officer.
2025-07-2728 minFrom Sail to Steam- Recollections of Naval Life22 - From Sail to Steam- Recollections of Naval Life by Alfred Thayer MahanDive into the riveting world of naval life with Alfred Thayer Mahan, a renowned American historian and author. Mahans influential book, The Influence of Sea Power Upon History, 1660–1783, revolutionized naval strategy globally in the 20th century. In this captivating podcast, he shares his firsthand experiences and insights gained throughout his four-decade-long career as a naval officer.
2025-07-2738 minFrom Sail to Steam- Recollections of Naval Life21 - From Sail to Steam- Recollections of Naval Life by Alfred Thayer MahanDive into the riveting world of naval life with Alfred Thayer Mahan, a renowned American historian and author. Mahans influential book, The Influence of Sea Power Upon History, 1660–1783, revolutionized naval strategy globally in the 20th century. In this captivating podcast, he shares his firsthand experiences and insights gained throughout his four-decade-long career as a naval officer.
2025-07-2742 minFrom Sail to Steam- Recollections of Naval Life20 - From Sail to Steam- Recollections of Naval Life by Alfred Thayer MahanDive into the riveting world of naval life with Alfred Thayer Mahan, a renowned American historian and author. Mahans influential book, The Influence of Sea Power Upon History, 1660–1783, revolutionized naval strategy globally in the 20th century. In this captivating podcast, he shares his firsthand experiences and insights gained throughout his four-decade-long career as a naval officer.
2025-07-2743 minFrom Sail to Steam- Recollections of Naval Life19 - From Sail to Steam- Recollections of Naval Life by Alfred Thayer MahanDive into the riveting world of naval life with Alfred Thayer Mahan, a renowned American historian and author. Mahans influential book, The Influence of Sea Power Upon History, 1660–1783, revolutionized naval strategy globally in the 20th century. In this captivating podcast, he shares his firsthand experiences and insights gained throughout his four-decade-long career as a naval officer.
2025-07-2737 minFrom Sail to Steam- Recollections of Naval Life18 - From Sail to Steam- Recollections of Naval Life by Alfred Thayer MahanDive into the riveting world of naval life with Alfred Thayer Mahan, a renowned American historian and author. Mahans influential book, The Influence of Sea Power Upon History, 1660–1783, revolutionized naval strategy globally in the 20th century. In this captivating podcast, he shares his firsthand experiences and insights gained throughout his four-decade-long career as a naval officer.
2025-07-2735 minFrom Sail to Steam- Recollections of Naval Life17 - From Sail to Steam- Recollections of Naval Life by Alfred Thayer MahanDive into the riveting world of naval life with Alfred Thayer Mahan, a renowned American historian and author. Mahans influential book, The Influence of Sea Power Upon History, 1660–1783, revolutionized naval strategy globally in the 20th century. In this captivating podcast, he shares his firsthand experiences and insights gained throughout his four-decade-long career as a naval officer.
2025-07-2736 minFrom Sail to Steam- Recollections of Naval Life16 - From Sail to Steam- Recollections of Naval Life by Alfred Thayer MahanDive into the riveting world of naval life with Alfred Thayer Mahan, a renowned American historian and author. Mahans influential book, The Influence of Sea Power Upon History, 1660–1783, revolutionized naval strategy globally in the 20th century. In this captivating podcast, he shares his firsthand experiences and insights gained throughout his four-decade-long career as a naval officer.
2025-07-2735 minFrom Sail to Steam- Recollections of Naval Life15 - From Sail to Steam- Recollections of Naval Life by Alfred Thayer MahanDive into the riveting world of naval life with Alfred Thayer Mahan, a renowned American historian and author. Mahans influential book, The Influence of Sea Power Upon History, 1660–1783, revolutionized naval strategy globally in the 20th century. In this captivating podcast, he shares his firsthand experiences and insights gained throughout his four-decade-long career as a naval officer.
2025-07-2727 minFrom Sail to Steam- Recollections of Naval Life14 - From Sail to Steam- Recollections of Naval Life by Alfred Thayer MahanDive into the riveting world of naval life with Alfred Thayer Mahan, a renowned American historian and author. Mahans influential book, The Influence of Sea Power Upon History, 1660–1783, revolutionized naval strategy globally in the 20th century. In this captivating podcast, he shares his firsthand experiences and insights gained throughout his four-decade-long career as a naval officer.
2025-07-2722 minFrom Sail to Steam- Recollections of Naval Life13 - From Sail to Steam- Recollections of Naval Life by Alfred Thayer MahanDive into the riveting world of naval life with Alfred Thayer Mahan, a renowned American historian and author. Mahans influential book, The Influence of Sea Power Upon History, 1660–1783, revolutionized naval strategy globally in the 20th century. In this captivating podcast, he shares his firsthand experiences and insights gained throughout his four-decade-long career as a naval officer.
2025-07-2728 min
From Sail to Steam- Recollections of Naval Life12 - From Sail to Steam- Recollections of Naval Life by Alfred Thayer MahanDive into the riveting world of naval life with Alfred Thayer Mahan, a renowned American historian and author. Mahans influential book, The Influence of Sea Power Upon History, 1660–1783, revolutionized naval strategy globally in the 20th century. In this captivating podcast, he shares his firsthand experiences and insights gained throughout his four-decade-long career as a naval officer.
2025-07-2734 minFrom Sail to Steam- Recollections of Naval Life11 - From Sail to Steam- Recollections of Naval Life by Alfred Thayer MahanDive into the riveting world of naval life with Alfred Thayer Mahan, a renowned American historian and author. Mahans influential book, The Influence of Sea Power Upon History, 1660–1783, revolutionized naval strategy globally in the 20th century. In this captivating podcast, he shares his firsthand experiences and insights gained throughout his four-decade-long career as a naval officer.
2025-07-2731 minFrom Sail to Steam- Recollections of Naval Life10 - From Sail to Steam- Recollections of Naval Life by Alfred Thayer MahanDive into the riveting world of naval life with Alfred Thayer Mahan, a renowned American historian and author. Mahans influential book, The Influence of Sea Power Upon History, 1660–1783, revolutionized naval strategy globally in the 20th century. In this captivating podcast, he shares his firsthand experiences and insights gained throughout his four-decade-long career as a naval officer.
2025-07-2721 minFrom Sail to Steam- Recollections of Naval Life09 - From Sail to Steam- Recollections of Naval Life by Alfred Thayer MahanDive into the riveting world of naval life with Alfred Thayer Mahan, a renowned American historian and author. Mahans influential book, The Influence of Sea Power Upon History, 1660–1783, revolutionized naval strategy globally in the 20th century. In this captivating podcast, he shares his firsthand experiences and insights gained throughout his four-decade-long career as a naval officer.
2025-07-2730 minFrom Sail to Steam- Recollections of Naval Life08 - From Sail to Steam- Recollections of Naval Life by Alfred Thayer MahanDive into the riveting world of naval life with Alfred Thayer Mahan, a renowned American historian and author. Mahans influential book, The Influence of Sea Power Upon History, 1660–1783, revolutionized naval strategy globally in the 20th century. In this captivating podcast, he shares his firsthand experiences and insights gained throughout his four-decade-long career as a naval officer.
2025-07-2744 minFrom Sail to Steam- Recollections of Naval Life07 - From Sail to Steam- Recollections of Naval Life by Alfred Thayer MahanDive into the riveting world of naval life with Alfred Thayer Mahan, a renowned American historian and author. Mahans influential book, The Influence of Sea Power Upon History, 1660–1783, revolutionized naval strategy globally in the 20th century. In this captivating podcast, he shares his firsthand experiences and insights gained throughout his four-decade-long career as a naval officer.
2025-07-2725 minFrom Sail to Steam- Recollections of Naval Life06 - From Sail to Steam- Recollections of Naval Life by Alfred Thayer MahanDive into the riveting world of naval life with Alfred Thayer Mahan, a renowned American historian and author. Mahans influential book, The Influence of Sea Power Upon History, 1660–1783, revolutionized naval strategy globally in the 20th century. In this captivating podcast, he shares his firsthand experiences and insights gained throughout his four-decade-long career as a naval officer.
2025-07-2729 minFrom Sail to Steam- Recollections of Naval Life05 - From Sail to Steam- Recollections of Naval Life by Alfred Thayer MahanDive into the riveting world of naval life with Alfred Thayer Mahan, a renowned American historian and author. Mahans influential book, The Influence of Sea Power Upon History, 1660–1783, revolutionized naval strategy globally in the 20th century. In this captivating podcast, he shares his firsthand experiences and insights gained throughout his four-decade-long career as a naval officer.
2025-07-2720 minFrom Sail to Steam- Recollections of Naval Life04 - From Sail to Steam- Recollections of Naval Life by Alfred Thayer MahanDive into the riveting world of naval life with Alfred Thayer Mahan, a renowned American historian and author. Mahans influential book, The Influence of Sea Power Upon History, 1660–1783, revolutionized naval strategy globally in the 20th century. In this captivating podcast, he shares his firsthand experiences and insights gained throughout his four-decade-long career as a naval officer.
2025-07-2724 minFrom Sail to Steam- Recollections of Naval Life03 - From Sail to Steam- Recollections of Naval Life by Alfred Thayer MahanDive into the riveting world of naval life with Alfred Thayer Mahan, a renowned American historian and author. Mahans influential book, The Influence of Sea Power Upon History, 1660–1783, revolutionized naval strategy globally in the 20th century. In this captivating podcast, he shares his firsthand experiences and insights gained throughout his four-decade-long career as a naval officer.
2025-07-2721 minFrom Sail to Steam- Recollections of Naval Life02 - From Sail to Steam- Recollections of Naval Life by Alfred Thayer MahanDive into the riveting world of naval life with Alfred Thayer Mahan, a renowned American historian and author. Mahans influential book, The Influence of Sea Power Upon History, 1660–1783, revolutionized naval strategy globally in the 20th century. In this captivating podcast, he shares his firsthand experiences and insights gained throughout his four-decade-long career as a naval officer.
2025-07-2727 minFrom Sail to Steam- Recollections of Naval Life01 - From Sail to Steam- Recollections of Naval Life by Alfred Thayer MahanDive into the riveting world of naval life with Alfred Thayer Mahan, a renowned American historian and author. Mahans influential book, The Influence of Sea Power Upon History, 1660–1783, revolutionized naval strategy globally in the 20th century. In this captivating podcast, he shares his firsthand experiences and insights gained throughout his four-decade-long career as a naval officer.
2025-07-2725 min
Reset Your Thinking PodcastBook: Next 100 YearsGeorge Friedman's "The Next 100 Years"
I. Overview:
"The Next 100 Years" by George Friedman is a geopolitical forecast attempting to predict major global trends, conflicts, and power shifts throughout the 21st century. Friedman employs a method of analyzing underlying geographic and historical realities to project future events, emphasizing broad outlines rather than precise details. He focuses on the enduring importance of geography, technology, and demographic shifts in shaping international relations. The book emphasizes the continued dominance of the United States while also forecasting the rise of new regional powers and potential challenges to American hegemony.
2025-02-2717 min
NIDS KnowledgeReal Space Strategy: Teddy Roosevelt, Mahan, and the Panama Canal: Lessons for Spacepower Host, Christopher Stone and Dr. Coyote Smith explore the historical significance of the Panama Canal and its implications for modern space strategy. Coyote discusses the influence of naval strategist Alfred Thayer Mahan on the canal's construction and its relevance to contemporary geopolitical concerns, particularly regarding choke points and national security. The discussion transitions to the future of the Space Force, emphasizing the need for a maritime approach to space operations and the importance of resource harvesting in the context of great power competition.
2025-02-1033 min
iDeep DiveCommand of the Seas: Alfred Thayer Mahan and the Power of Naval StrategyIn this episode of iDeep Dive, we explore Alfred Thayer Mahan's groundbreaking naval strategy, as detailed in his seminal work The Influence of Sea Power Upon History. Mahan's theories underscore the pivotal role of sea-based trade in establishing national power and emphasize the importance of controlling the seas through decisive naval battles to disrupt enemy commerce.
We examine the operational and policy aspects of Mahan's strategy, including his six key elements for sustaining naval power and the significance of a dominant battle fleet supported by strategically located global bases. The episode also contrasts Mahan's ideas with those of Sir Julian...
2024-12-1722 min
The Strategy BridgeAlfred Thayer Mahan and the Concept of Sea Power with Nicholas LambertNicholas Lambert joins the Strategy Bridge Podcast to talk about Alfred Thayer Mahan, his concept of sea power, and the ideas and events that shaped his worldview. Lambert is the author of "The Neptune Factor: Alfred Thayer Mahan and the Concept of Sea Power."
2024-12-1659 min
Global Strategy | Geopolítica y EstrategiaMahan y la geoestrategia naval de España | Estrategia podcast 114Archivo completo del podcast ordenado por categorías temáticas en: https://global-strategy.org/podcast/
¡Bienvenidos a Estrategia, el podcast de Global Strategy! En este episodio Samuel Morales (@smormor en X) y el profesor Josep Baqués, acompañados por Gonzalo Vázquez (@GonzaloVzquezO1 en X), analizan los cinco temas fundamentales que conforman la teoría de Alfred Mahan, utilizándolos seguidamente para entender y evaluar la geoestrategia naval española con cada uno de ellos. El episodio concluye subrayando la necesidad de leer y entender las ideas de Mahan en clave de gran estrategia, y como herramienta fundamental para potenciar el poder marítimo es...
2024-09-021h 05
Global Strategy | Geopolítica y EstrategiaMahan y la geoestrategia naval de España | Estrategia podcast 114Archivo completo del podcast ordenado por categorías temáticas en: https://global-strategy.org/podcast/
¡Bienvenidos a Estrategia, el podcast de Global Strategy! En este episodio Samuel Morales (@smormor en X) y el profesor Josep Baqués, acompañados por Gonzalo Vázquez (@GonzaloVzquezO1 en X), analizan los cinco temas fundamentales que conforman la teoría de Alfred Mahan, utilizándolos seguidamente para entender y evaluar la geoestrategia naval española con cada uno de ellos. El episodio concluye subrayando la necesidad de leer y entender las ideas de Mahan en clave de gran estrategia, y como herramienta fundamental para potenciar el...
2024-09-021h 05
The Realignment498 | Nicholas A. Lambert: Alfred Thayer Mahan's Legacy & Why Sea Power Still Determines the Fate of NationsSubscribe to The Realignment to access our exclusive Q&A episodes and support the show: https://realignment.supercast.com/REALIGNMENT NEWSLETTER: https://therealignment.substack.com/PURCHASE BOOKS AT OUR BOOKSHOP: https://bookshop.org/shop/therealignmentEmail Us: realignmentpod@gmail.comFoundation for American Innovation: https://www.thefai.org/posts/lincoln-becomes-faiNicholas A. Lambert, author of The Neptune Factor: Alfred Thayer Mahan and the Concept of Sea Power, joins The Realignment. Marshall and Nicholas discuss why Alfred Thayer Mahan's 19th century work on The Influence of Sea Power Upon was...
2024-08-151h 02Global Strategy | Geopolítica y EstrategiaGeopolítica clásica (2): Mackinder y Spykman | Estrategia podcast 100Archivo completo del podcast ordenado por categorías temáticas en: https://global-strategy.org/podcast/
¡Bienvenidos a Estrategia, el podcast de Global Strategy! En este episodio Josep Baqués, acompañado por Javier Jordán (@JavierJordanE en X), continúa comentando autores clásicos de la Geopolítica. En este episodio hablamos de las teorías geopolíticas del británico Halford J. Mackinder sobre el Heartland y del norteamericano Nicholas Spykman sobre el Rimland. En el episodio ponemos además en relación estas teorías con ejemplos de la Segunda Guerra Mundial, la Guerra Fría, y la rivalidad actual entre OT...
2024-04-041h 05Global Strategy | Geopolítica y EstrategiaGeopolítica clásica (2): Mackinder y Spykman | Estrategia podcast 100Archivo completo del podcast ordenado por categorías temáticas en: https://global-strategy.org/podcast/
¡Bienvenidos a Estrategia, el podcast de Global Strategy! En este episodio Josep Baqués, acompañado por Javier Jordán (@JavierJordanE en X), continúa comentando autores clásicos de la Geopolítica. En este episodio hablamos de las teorías geopolíticas del británico Halford J. Mackinder sobre el Heartland y del norteamericano Nicholas Spykman sobre el Rimland. En el episodio ponemos además en relación estas teorías con ejemplos de la Segunda Guerra Mundial, la Guerra Fría, y la rivalidad...
2024-04-041h 05Global Strategy | Geopolítica y EstrategiaGeopolítica clásica (1): Alfred T. Mahan y la geopolítica del mar | Estrategia podcast 99Archivo completo del podcast ordenado por categorías temáticas en: https://global-strategy.org/podcast/
¡Bienvenidos a Estrategia, el podcast de Global Strategy! En este episodio Josep Baqués, acompañado por Javier Jordán (@JavierJordanE en X), nos introduce a las teorías de tres autores clásicos de la Geopolítica. En el episodio de hoy comenzamos por Alfred T. Mahan y la geopolítica del mar, destacando el análisis de las siguientes variables: ubicación geográfica de los Estados, aprovechamiento de dicha geografía (incluyendo las infraestructuras, mentalidad abierta hacia el mar, espíritu comercial. y est...
2024-03-251h 01Global Strategy | Geopolítica y EstrategiaGeopolítica clásica (1): Alfred T. Mahan y la geopolítica del mar | Estrategia podcast 99Archivo completo del podcast ordenado por categorías temáticas en: https://global-strategy.org/podcast/
¡Bienvenidos a Estrategia, el podcast de Global Strategy! En este episodio Josep Baqués, acompañado por Javier Jordán (@JavierJordanE en X), nos introduce a las teorías de tres autores clásicos de la Geopolítica. En el episodio de hoy comenzamos por Alfred T. Mahan y la geopolítica del mar, destacando el análisis de las siguientes variables: ubicación geográfica de los Estados, aprovechamiento de dicha geografía (incluyendo las infraestructuras, mentalidad abierta hacia el mar, espíritu comercial. y estrategias maríti...
2024-03-251h 01
CAVASShipsCAVASSHIPS Podcast [Mar 09, ’24] Ep: 135 Diving into Seapower w/ Nicholas LambertWelcome to the CavasShips Podcast with Christopher P. Cavas and Chris Servello…a weekly podcast looking at naval and maritime events and issues of the day – in the US, across the seas and around the world. This week, noted author and scholar Nicholas Lambert has a new book out where he dives into Mahan and lessons from Naval History. Be sure to check out friend of the pod Steve Deal's review of Nick's new book: The Neptune Factor: Alfred Thayer Mahan and the Concept of Sea Power.
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2024-03-0938 min
Confused Heap of FactsEpisode 39 - Kuehn on MahanDrs. Jonathan Abel and Bill Nance talk with Dr. John Kuehn about the naval theorist Alfred Mahan. He explains Mahan's background and why he chose the Navy over his father's Army. He traces Mahan's career during the middle of the nineteenth century, correcting several errors that have entered the historical record about it. He then details Mahan's theories and how they interacted with his history and those of his contemporaries, like Teddy Roosevelt. Finally, he summarizes Mahan's influence.
"History is only a confused heap of facts." - Philip Dormer Stanhope, Earl of Chesterfield
Host: Dr. Jonathan...
2023-10-011h 05
School of WarEp 88: John H. Maurer on Alfred Thayer Mahan (New Makers of Modern Strategy #10)John H. Maurer, the Alfred Thayer Mahan Professor of Sea Power and Grand Strategy at the Naval War College and contributor to New Makers of Modern Strategy, joins the show to talk about Mahan and his relevance today.▪️Times • 01:30 Introduction • 02:06 Mahan struck from the syllabus • 06:30 Early writings • 09:19 Looking out at the world • 12:17 Six elements of seapower • 15:01 Arming for peace • 20:35 Corbett • 22:54 The 18th century • 29:49 A political scientist • 35:10 Where might one go wrong? • 39:03 Free security • 42:26 Who should we be reading? Follow along on Instagramhttp://sc
2023-09-0545 minSchool of WarEp 83: Aaron O’Connell on 'Geopolitics 101'Aaron O’Connell, Associate Professor of History at the University of Texas at Austin, joins the show to talk about the “founding fathers” of 20th century geopolitical thought: Mahan, Mackinder, and Spykman. ▪️Times • 01:46 Introduction • 02:20 From Marine to scholar to the NSC • 06:24 Alfred T. Mahan • 12:27 Choke points, decisive battle, and battleships • 15:45 Security through imperialism • 18:08 Chinese Mahanians • 20:33 China’s crowded neighborhood • 21:27 Halford Mackinder • 28:56 Heartland rising • 31:36 Inner and outer crescent • 33:01 Nicholas Spykman • 37:55 The nature of power • 39:03 Containment • 42:11 The American role • 46:22 The path of partnerships
2023-07-2548 min
The EI PodcastEI Weekly Listen — The geopolitics and grand strategy of Alfred Thayer Mahan by John H. MaurerAlfred Thayer Mahan's writings on naval warfare have overshadowed his contributions to geopolitics. His theories, however, are clearly playing out today. Read by Leighton Pugh.
Image: A print of a First World War Imperial German Navy battlecruiser, the SMS Goeben. Credit: Troy GB images / Alamy Stock Photo
2023-05-2535 min
Sea PowerEpisode 3: Mahan and the Struggle for World PowerA discussion on The Road to Pearl Harbor: Great Power War and the Pacific (USNI Press, 2022).Hosted by Isaac KardonGuest: Dr. John H. MaurerBio: John Maurer, PhD, serves as the Alfred Thayer Mahan Distinguished University Professor of Sea Power and Grand Strategy at the Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island. As Chair of the Strategy and Policy Department, he led a major reform of the College’s curriculum on strategy.
2023-05-2343 min
Horns of a DilemmaSee Power? Seapower!The field of strategy is littered with authors whose works are often-quoted but seldom-read. While Clausewitz is likely the foremost example of such an author, the naval strategists Alfred Thayer Mahan and Sir Julian Corbett are not far behind. In this week's episode of Horns of a Dilemma, Professor Kevin McCranie of the U.S. Naval War College discusses his book, Mahan, Corbett, and the Foundations of Naval Strategic Thought. McCranie's talk provides an overview of the writings of both naval thinkers, and highlights how their works complement each other and continue to exert a profound influence on modern st...
2022-10-2833 min
Talking StrategyNeptune's Prophet: Alfred Thayer Mahan with Cdr Dr Benjamin ArmstrongWriting when the USA was becoming a great power, strategist Alfred Thayer Mahan (1840-1914) drew on historical precedent in his talks and books to prepare America to pick up the baton from the United Kingdom. Unashamedly imperialist, Mahan wrote in his The Impact of Sea Power on History, 'Naval strategy has for its end to found, support, and increase, as well in peace and in war, the sea power of a country.' Yet as he pondered the instruments and their ways of application, blending geopolitical, economic and cultural considerations in his analysis, Mahan's thinking was much...
2022-10-2533 min
CAHUNICASTJIC #03 - Estratégia Marítima e Alfred MahanNeste episódio, a conversa é sobre estratégia marítmia dos EUA no início do século XX, analisando a figura do oficial da marinha americana, Alfred T. Mahan. Por último, é analisado a ligação entre Mahan e a Revolta da Chibata.
Apresentadora: Maria Clara Pacheco
Convidado: Marco Aurélio
2022-01-2649 min
Partnering Leadership118 [BEST OF] Leadership lessons from billionaire philanthropist David Rubenstein | Greater Washington DC DMV ChangemakerIn this episode of Partnering Leadership, David Rubenstein, co-founder & co-chairman of Carlyle Group & President of the Economic Club of Washington DC, shares his journey from working at the White House to starting one of the largest private equity investment firms globally. He also talks about his leadership lessons, philanthropy, Peer-to-Peer interviewing for the Economic Club of Washington DC and Bloomberg TV, and the legacy he plans to leave behind. Some highlights:- David Rubenstein’s childhood and how he became an avid reader- David’s experience at the White House working for forme...
2021-12-2341 min
Partnering Leadership91 Leadership lessons from billionaire philanthropist David Rubenstein | Greater Washington DC DMV ChangemakerIn this episode of Partnering Leadership, David Rubenstein, co-founder & co-chairman of Carlyle Group & President of the Economic Club of Washington DC, shares his journey from working at the White House to starting one of the largest private equity investment firms globally. He also talks about his leadership lessons, philanthropy, Peer-to-Peer interviewing for the Economic Club of Washington DC and Bloomberg TV, and the legacy he plans to leave behind. Some highlights:- David Rubenstein’s childhood and how he became an avid reader- David’s experience at the White House working for forme...
2021-09-2141 min
THE APUSH FILESFile #016 Alfred Thayer MahanAlfred Thayer Mahan (1840-1914) was a naval strategist and historian. He graduated for the U.S. Naval Academy in 1859 and served in the Civil War. A prominent American historian who emphasized the importance of sea power in war and peace, he influenced the growth of the U.S. Navy and promoted U.S. Imperialism. Mahan wrote The Influence of Sea Power Upon History, 1660-1783 (1890), which had a significant impact on U.S. and world naval strategy and foreign policy preceding World War I.
2021-03-0307 min
After the ‘End of History’Has China Won? Part III -- Mahan, Island Chains and CarriersAfter the ‘End of History’ is a podcast about International Relations and History. It is part of the Hawks & Sparrows project. Want more? Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon to receive bonus episodes, as well as early releases of the monthly Hawks & Sparrows newsletter. You can also follow us on Twitter @after_history. Thanks for listening,Mario and Tom *Episode XVIII takes a detour from Mahbubani's "Has China Won?" and looks closely at the military side of the burgeoning strategic conflict between the American hegemon and its rival to...
2021-02-051h 16
After the ‘End of History’Has China Won? Part III -- Mahan, Island Chains and CarriersAfter the ‘End of History’ is a podcast about International Relations and History. It is part of the Hawks & Sparrows project. Want more? Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon to receive bonus episodes, as well as early releases of the monthly Hawks & Sparrows newsletter. You can also follow us on Twitter @after_history. Thanks for listening,Mario and Tom *Episode XVIII takes a detour from Mahbubani's "Has China Won?" and looks closely at the military side of the burgeoning strategic conflict between the American hegemon and its rival to...
2021-02-051h 16
Partnering Leadership18 Leading ourselves with more meaningful goal setting | Mahan Tavakoli Partnering Leadership InsightIn this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli talks about how to think about goals differently and encourages leaders to think about their impact and legacy.Some highlights:The story behind Alfred Nobel’s legacyMahan Tavakoli shares insights on Bronnie Ware’s article about regretsSetting goals for impact and leaving a meaningful legacyAlso mentioned in this episode:Alfred Nobel, InventorBronnie Ware, AuthorConnect with Mahan Tavakoli:MahanTavakoli.comMore information and resources available at the Partnering Lead...
2021-01-0707 min
MidratsEpisode 530: Best of Towards a 350 Ship Navy, with Jerry HendrixThis podcast first aired in December of 2016.Even before the election, President-elect Trump mentioned he wanted to get to a 350 ship Navy. The outgoing Secretary of the Navy has put us on a path to 308, and in his waning months is fighting a holding action on the shipbuilding budget giving as good of a turnover in this area to his relief.What are the viable paths to 350 we could see in the opening years of a Trump Presidency? How long could it realistically take? What would a fleet look like 5, 10 or 20 years down the road?
2020-03-0657 min
2019-05-2906 min
States of Anarchy with Hamsini HariharanEp. 10: All History is Maritime HistoryLincoln Paine comes aboard to talk about the maritime history of the world and Asia. For questions or comments, reach out to the host @HamsiniH or on Instagram @statesofanarchy Read more: The Sea and Civilization: A Maritime History of the World -- Lincoln Paine The Geopolitical Vision of Alfred Thayer Mahan The Influence of Sea Power Upon History, 1660-1783 – Alfred Thayer Mahan The Grotian Doctrine of the Freedom of the Seas Reappraised -- Alison Reppy You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on And...
2019-05-1422 min
Peeking DuckEp. 10: All History is Maritime HistoryLincoln Paine comes aboard to talk about the maritime history of the world and Asia. For questions or comments, reach out to the host @HamsiniH or on Instagram @statesofanarchy Read more: The Sea and Civilization: A Maritime History of the World -- Lincoln Paine The Geopolitical Vision of Alfred Thayer Mahan The Influence of Sea Power Upon History, 1660-1783 – Alfred Thayer Mahan The Grotian Doctrine of the Freedom of the Seas Reappraised -- Alison Reppy You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on And...
2019-05-1427 min
New Books in National SecurityScott Mobley, "Progressives in Navy Blue: Maritime Strategy, American Empire, and the Transformation of U.S. Naval Identity, 1873-1898" (Naval Institute Press, 2018)This episode of the New Books in Military History podcast is something of a sea change, so to speak, as we turn our attention to naval policy and strategy. Institutional reform is a well-established topic in studies of the ground and air forces of the United States, ranging from Alexander Hamilton and John C. Calhoun through to Emory Upton and Billy Mitchell. By comparison, with the noted exception of Alfred Thayer Mahan, much less has been written about the growing professionalism and institutional transformation of the United States Navy in the late nineteenth century. Our guest for this episode add...
2019-03-061h 03
Uncorking a StoryBestseller George GaldorisiGeorge is a career naval aviator whose thirty years of active duty service included four command tours and five years as a carrier strike group chief of staff. He began his writing career in 1978 with an article in the U.S. Navy’s professional magazine, U.S. Naval Institute Proceedings. In addition to his Rick Holden thrillers published by Braveship Books, he has written thirteen other books distributed by mainstream publishers, including several bestselling novels in the rebooted Tom Clancy’s Op-Center series, including Out of the Ashes, Into the Fire, Scorched Earth, and Dark Zone. With his longti...
2018-07-211h 01MidratsEpisode 414: Best of Anti-Access Area-Denial (A2AD) with Sam TangrediPower projection, sea control, access denial, and the ability to impose your will on the enemy from the sea; or depending on your perspective, prevent them from doing the same.If the comparative advantage of American military power includes the use of the world's oceans as a basing area from projecting power and national will, how can other nations design systems and tactics to trump that advantage? What are in place now, and what can we expect to see in the near future?Our guest for the full hour will be Sam J. Tangredi, a defense s...
2017-12-101h 10
Cocaine & Rhinestones: The History of Country MusicCR004 - Bobbie Gentry: Exit Stage LeftIn 1967, Bobbie Gentry's recording of a song she wrote, called "Ode to Billie Joe," directly influenced the future of every major musical genre in America. In the early '80s, she disappeared. What happened in the decade between? Why did Bobbie Gentry vanish? Who was she, even? Since we can't ask Bobbie for answers, these are mysteries we either have to learn to live with or try to solve for ourselves. This episode of Cocaine & Rhinestones examines every little thing we know about Bobbie Gentry, her life and her music. Today's story takes us from the cotton lands of Mississippi...
2017-11-141h 44
A Better Peace: The War Room PodcastMAHAN AND SEA POWER -- GREAT STRATEGISTS (EPISODE 4)In this fourth episode of War Room’s special series on Great Strategists, Patrick Bratton explores Alfred Thayer Mahan's The Influence of Seapower upon History and its relevance to the 21st century. Writing at the turn of the 20th century, Mahan was explicitly thinking about the role of sea power for the United States as it emerged onto the world stage, and his ideas, though very influential at the time, have fallen somewhat out of favor in more recent thinking about sea power. Mahan's emphasis on big fleets and decisive battles have led some to dismiss Mahan as hopelessly out of...
2017-09-1516 min
Great Strategists Archives - War Room - U.S. Army War CollegeMAHAN AND SEA POWER -- GREAT STRATEGISTS (EPISODE 4)In this fourth episode of War Room’s special series on Great Strategists, Patrick Bratton explores Alfred Thayer Mahan's The Influence of Seapower upon History and its relevance to the 21st century. Writing at the turn of the 20th century, Mahan was explicitly thinking about the role of sea power for the United States as it emerged onto the world stage, and his ideas, though very influential at the time, have fallen somewhat out of favor in more recent thinking about sea power. Mahan's emphasis on big fleets and decisive battles have led some to dismiss Mahan as hopelessly ou...
2017-09-1516 min
MidratsEpisode 362: Towards a 350 Ship Navy, with Jerry HendrixEven before the election, President-elect Trump mentioned he wanted to get to a 350 ship Navy. The outgoing Secretary of the Navy has put us on a path to 308, and in his waning months is fighting a holding action on the shipbuilding budget giving as good of a turnover in this area to his relief.What are the viable paths to 350 we could see in the opening years of a Trump Presidency? How long could it realistically take? What would a fleet look like 5, 10 or 20 years down the road?What will this fleet be built to do...
2016-12-111h 04MidratsEpisode 327: Best of the Big Man TheoryWhat is the impact of the right man at the right time with the right ideas? What is the impact of what seems to some as just a man, but to a son is all?Our 1st Guest will be LCDR BJ Armstrong author of, 21st Century Mahan: Sound Military Conclusions for the Modern Era .For the second half of the hour we will have Stephen Roderick author of, The Magical Stranger: A Son's Journey into His Father's Life.Armstrong is a Naval Aviator and an occasional naval historian. His articles have appeared in num...
2016-04-101h 00
MidratsEpisode 303: China, the Pivot, and the WESTPAC Challenge - With James KraskaAs 2015 starts its final act, where is China heading?From her Great Wall of Sand in the South China Sea, to economic stress, and her increasingly nervous neighbors, where does the USA and her allies need to adjust to China’s expanding footprint globally, and where do they need to stand firm?Our guest for the full hour to discuss this and more will be James Kraska.Dr. James Kraska is Professor in the Stockton Center for the Study of International Law, where he previously served as Howard S. Levie Chair in International Law fr...
2015-10-251h 02New Books in National SecurityBenjamin Armstrong, “Twenty-First-Century Mahan” and “Twenty-First-Century Sims” (Naval Institute, 2013-2015)Alfred Thayer Mahan and William Sims – two of the most important figures in American Naval History – are the subject of our discussion with Lieutenant Commander Benjamin (“BJ”) Armstrong. A doctoral candidate in the Department of War Studies at Kings College London, Armstrong is the author of two books collecting and analyzing critical essays by both men: Twenty-First-Century Mahan: Sound Military Conclusions for the Modern Era (Naval Institute Press, 2013) and Twenty-First-Century Sims: Innovation, Education, and Leadership in the Modern Era (Naval Institute Press, 2015). We’re covering both books together in this interview, as they are so closely tied to each other concep...
2015-04-251h 15
MidratsEpisode 253: The Fleet we Have, Want, and Need - with Jerry HendrixWhat is the proper fleet structure for the USN as we design our Navy that will serve its nation in mid-Century?Join us for a broad ranging discussion on this topic and more with returning guest, Henry J. Hendrix, Jr, CAPT USN (Ret.), PhD.Fresh off his recent retirement from active duty, Jerry is a Senior Fellow and the Director of the Defense Strategies and Assessments Program at the Center for a New American Security (CNAS).A Naval Flight Officer by training, his staff assignments include tours with the Chief of Naval Operation’s Ex...
2014-11-091h 07