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Maritime power in a flat world.
Globalization and Maritime Power Sam J. Tangredi (Editor) Washington, DC: National Defense University Press, 2002, 613 pages.
On the bicentenary of the Battle of Trafalgar and the centenary of the battle of Tsushima, the first great modern naval clash that destroyed two-thirds of the Russian fleet, it seems appropriate to reflect upon the current state of sea power. Globalization and Maritime Power offers a genuine opportunity for a thorough and comprehensive analysis of the issues facing the United States as a maritime power in a globalized world. This volume strives to assess the impact of globalization on specific naval activities and provide policy recommendations based upon the contributors' research. The compendium consists of twenty-nine essays that cover a wide range of topics, including terrorism, trade, energy, homeland security, mine warfare and amphibious operations. The volume's editor, Capta...See the full content of this document
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