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Matthew Suarez

Matthew Suarez

Matthew Suarez is a captain in the United States Marine Corps. He anticipates his next deployment to be in the Pacific. The views expressed here are his own and do not reflect the policy, opinion, or position of the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Department of Defense, or any other organization.

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The Stunning Effectiveness of Houthi Harassment

The Stunning Effectiveness of Houthi Harassment

The Red Sea crisis is a lesson for sea power–U.S. Navy presence isn't enough to prevent Houthi rebels from disrupting a major choke point.

Matthew Suarez, Brandon M. Patterson
China's Maritime Control

China's Maritime Control

Recent supply-chain woes pale in comparison to the havoc China could wreak on international commerce in the event of war over Taiwan. The United States is badly in need of a strategy.

Matthew Suarez