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U.S. Navy Capstone Strategies and Concepts (1970-1980): Strategy, Policy, Concept, and Vision Documents

U.S. Navy Capstone Strategies and Concepts (1970-2010): A Brief Summary

The U.S. Navy in the World (1970-1980): Context for U.S. Navy Capstone Strategies and Concepts

The U.S. Navy in the World (1981-1990): Context for U.S. Navy Capstone Strategies and Concepts

U.S. Navy Capstone Strategies and Concepts (2001-2010): Strategy, Policy, Concept, and Vision Documents

The U.S. Navy in the World (2001-2010): Context for U.S. Navy Capstone Strategies and Concepts

U.S. Navy Capstone Strategies and Concepts (1970-2010): Comparisons, Contrasts, and Changes: Volume I

U.S. Navy Capstone Strategies and Concepts (1970-2010): Comparisons, Contrasts, and Changes: Volume II

The U.S. Navy in the World (1970-2010): Context for U.S. Navy Capstone Strategies and Concepts: Volume II

U.S. Navy Capstone Strategies and Concepts (1981-1990): Strategy, Policy, Concept, and Vision Documents

Grand Strategy: Contending Contemporary Analyst Views and Implications for the U.S. Navy

Ensuring America’s Freedom of Movement: A National Security Imperative to Reduce U.S. Oil Dependence

Powering America’s Economy: Energy Innovation at the Crossroads of National Security Challenges

The Navy at a Tipping Point: Maritime Dominance at Stake?

Organizing OPNAV (1970 - 2009)

Powering America’s Defense: Energy and the Risks to National Security

Maritime Security: Strengthening International and Interagency Cooperation

U.S. Navy Capstone Strategy, Policy, Vision and Concept Documents: What to consider before you write one

Deterrence and Influence: The Navy’s Role in Preventing War

National Security and the Threat of Climate Change

Renewal of Navy’s Riverine Capability: A Preliminary Examination of Past, Current and Future Capabilities

Political-Military Trends in Italy, Greece, and Spain

The Changing Nature of Warfare: Transcript and Summary of a Conference, 25-26 May 2004 at The CNA Corporation

“North American Maritime Homeland Security and Defense” A CNA Corporation Workshop

U.S.-Greek Naval Relations Begin: Antipiracy Operations in the Aegean Sea