With Capt. James Fanell

Capt. James Fanell, Former Naval Intelligence Officer

In a very thoughtful and thought-provoking hour-long conversation with Captain James Fennell, we discussed the rise of Chinese naval power, its implications for not only our Navy and the interests of the United States and the Western Pacific, but also for us here in the continental United States. We discussed, in addition, what our own naval requirements are, including whether they will be dramatically advanced by President Trump's vision of a new class of battleships and what they will confront in the face of challenges in our shipbuilding, manufacturing base, and enemy ordinance as we contend with the challenges of 2026 at sea and far beyond.