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Jul 27, 2021 · Like all social constructions, conceptualizations of naval power thus affect naval forces’ roles, objectives and purpose; in short, their value. This relationship between ideas and action makes conceptualisation about naval power and naval forces central to military practice.
- Emma Björnehed
- 2021
- Alexander Hamilton and The Roots of U.S. Naval Power
- Americans and Their Navy
- Naval Officers and Their Fellow Americans
- The Path to Dominance
In 1787, Alexander Hamilton was beginning to spend a lot of money on ink and paper. While James Madison and John Jay made contributions, Hamilton became the driving force behind the 85 political essays (all published under the pseudonym Publius) that have become known as The Federalist Papers. Hamilton tackled all manner of subjects related to the ...
Discussions of U.S. naval power have tended to focus on the first two elements identified in Federalist No. 11. But the relationship between the American people and their Navy remains at the heart of how these first two elements are pursued. Hamilton recognized that, in a democracy, the size and shape of a naval force depend on the people and their...
In June 1933, as the naval powers of the world began to evade the restrictions of the naval treaties and great power competition surged, President Franklin D. Roosevelt spoke to the graduating midshipmen of the U.S. Naval Academy.11His speech did not include the standard discussions of the power of the Navy, its heritage of greatness in battle, or ...
In June 1940, German forces overwhelmed France, and U.S. Chief of Naval Operations Harold Stark requested that Congress appropriate $4 billion to increase the size of the fleet by 70 percent. In response, Congress passed the Two-Ocean Navy Act, appropriating more than double the requested amount. Eighteen aircraft carriers were the heart of the pla...
Jan 16, 2022 · Naval power is strategically relevant in defence, security and power projection, as evident in its roles in warfare, deterrence, policing, and diplomacy across history.
Oct 5, 2015 · Drawing on the historical record, there are many ways beyond the kinetic use of force that a strong national defense bolsters our national power and global influence. A robust defense budget...
Jul 20, 2017 · Our naval forces deter threats, support economic growth, maintain global political stability and perform vital counterterrorism missions. These missions are essential to 21st century national security.
The Navy’s primary purpose is to sustain friendly commerce by sea. Today, like it or not, globalization is again the order of business, and national supply chains stretch around the globe. The smooth operation of the international economy is critical to U.S. economic security, social stability, and national prosperity.
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Apr 29, 2022 · Abstract. This article applies Stephen Biddle’s “modern system” to naval war in the industrial era, c. 1860–1918. Biddle doubts his model’s transferability beyond continental/land warfare. A historical perspective suggests otherwise.
