James F. Tobin
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Maritime Strategy
May 22, 2026
Maritime Power Is Back on the National Agenda
In the past year, Washington has begun to treat maritime power as what it truly is: national security infrastructure. On Maritime Day 2026 this is...
James F. Tobin • RealClearDefense
Maritime Strategy
May 21, 2025
Restoring Maritime Power
Restoring Maritime Power Requires Service Obligated Merchant Marine Officer Maritime Day 2025 is especially noteworthy. This year, we’ve reached a...
James F. Tobin • RealClearDefense
Sea (Maritime, Naval Operations)
May 19, 2022
Our Military Sealift Success Depends on Qualified Mariners. Where are They?
Russia’s failure to secure and maintain its Ukrainian supply lines will be a topic of exhaustive study for generations of future historians. It...
James F. Tobin • RealClearDefense
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