The Trouble with Hegemony: US-Iran War is Driven by a Desire for Influence

Hegemony is dominant influence, not violence. A county can be influential without being violent. But the quickest way to expand power is through violence. And violence often comes with the territory of hegemony.

On China as a Twenty First Century Naval Power by Michael McDevitt

China’s three aircraft carriers, ballistic and cruise missile systems, and accelerated ship building industry suggest it will outnumber the United States Navy by 2035. How will the United States respond?