sea power

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There he formulated his concept of sea power, centered the college’s curriculum around it, and earned international acclaim for his writing.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Air and sea power can shape the battlefield but rarely settle the political questions.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

Tokyo’s new strategy focuses on air and sea power to meet China’s maritime ambitions and defend the open trading system that has helped Japan become the world’s third-largest economy.

From Washington Post • Dec. 23, 2022

Kaiser Wilhelm II was determined to counter Britain’s sea power by building up the German navy.

From Textbooks • Dec. 14, 2022

At the same time the relative proximity of three natural harbours, Peiraeus, Zea and Munychia, favoured the development of maritime commerce and of the sea power which formed the basis of Athenian hegemony.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 7 "Arundel, Thomas" to "Athens" by Various