U.S. Naval Power in the 21st Century

Brent Sadler’s U.S. Naval Power in the 21st Century makes a detailed case for stronger U.S. diplomatic engagement around the world, backed by renewed naval and maritime power. Those seeking to learn a naval perspective on today’s strategic problems should begin their study here.""—Robert Haddick, author of Fire on the Water, Second Edition: China, America, and the Future of the Pacific; Visiting Senior Fellow, Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies ""Brent Sadler has written a provocative and important book. It is especially timely, addressing the important challenges to U.S. national security posed by China and Russia. Sadler, a retired submariner and advisor to senior Naval commanders and civilian defense officials, has the experience and qualifications to address the security problems currently facing the Navy and the nation. His book is particularly valuable for offering a whole-of-government approach to meeting the nation’s security challenges, with the Navy as the necessary central force in guaranteeing national security.""—Bernard D. Cole, Capt., USN (Ret.), Author of China’s Quest for Great Power: Ships, Oil, and Diplomacy (USNIP, 2016) “Brent Sadler’s timely and compelling contribution to maritime strategy and broader strategic thinking is refreshing. He convincingly blends military, economic, and technical insight in addressing the strategic challenges of our time. U.S. Naval Power in the 21st Century stands apart as a thoughtful and convincing call for relevant and renewed American naval power and the imperative of naval statecraft in ensuring American prosperity and global influence.” —ADM Gary Roughead, USN (Ret.), former Chief of Naval Operations