Blake Herzinger
@bdherzinger.bsky.social
I like big navies and I cannot lie. Navy Reservist | CIMSEC | Asian Security | ex-AEI, USSC, Twitter, Pacific Forum, US Pacific Fleet | Proud Idahoan | Opinions mine, but you're welcome to adopt them
Yes. However I do think Trump pushed the US onto the right track with China in his first term. Badly, and mishandled the ensuing competition, but I’m not convinced someone else would have.
November 6, 2025 at 2:27 AM
Yes. However I do think Trump pushed the US onto the right track with China in his first term. Badly, and mishandled the ensuing competition, but I’m not convinced someone else would have.
What an incredible story. Still shocked by how inspiring it was. But as impressive as the story is, I was filled with a terrible foreboding that the rest of the system is still largely hidebound and flailing, as we head into what may be a decisive decade.
January 18, 2025 at 11:36 AM
What an incredible story. Still shocked by how inspiring it was. But as impressive as the story is, I was filled with a terrible foreboding that the rest of the system is still largely hidebound and flailing, as we head into what may be a decisive decade.
Philippines’ Secretary for Foreign Affairs Enrique Manalo opens the ISEAS Regional Outlook Forum in Singapore this morning with a keynote focused on cooperation in spite of competition.
January 9, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Philippines’ Secretary for Foreign Affairs Enrique Manalo opens the ISEAS Regional Outlook Forum in Singapore this morning with a keynote focused on cooperation in spite of competition.
Late to this excellent read from Shibani and Timothy but first book of 2025 is in, and I highly recommend reading it.
January 6, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Late to this excellent read from Shibani and Timothy but first book of 2025 is in, and I highly recommend reading it.
Had my own book recommended to me today. The algorithm must know the royalties check needs a boost.
December 30, 2024 at 8:04 AM
Had my own book recommended to me today. The algorithm must know the royalties check needs a boost.
I don't know what to say, but it's Christmas and we're all in misery
December 18, 2024 at 2:46 PM
I don't know what to say, but it's Christmas and we're all in misery
Sydney is the city that almost every other city wishes it was.
December 8, 2024 at 1:40 PM
Sydney is the city that almost every other city wishes it was.
the hubris will need its own rocket if Elon’s getting to Mars
November 25, 2024 at 5:03 AM
the hubris will need its own rocket if Elon’s getting to Mars
Folks Din Tai Fung has autonomous vehicles now. The revolution in dumpling affairs has begins.
November 15, 2024 at 11:23 AM
Folks Din Tai Fung has autonomous vehicles now. The revolution in dumpling affairs has begins.
Guys I rode a Belt and Road train.
April 6, 2024 at 9:58 AM
Guys I rode a Belt and Road train.
I have some questions about their ads space…
March 12, 2024 at 5:25 AM
I have some questions about their ads space…
Someone please reinforce with management that I do not need a LEGO LCAC for $4,119.97.
February 24, 2024 at 2:46 AM
Someone please reinforce with management that I do not need a LEGO LCAC for $4,119.97.
Lost me about a quarter second after the link opened. I now know enough about these adults to condemn them to life on a lunar penal colony and require no further evidence.
February 23, 2024 at 5:40 AM
Lost me about a quarter second after the link opened. I now know enough about these adults to condemn them to life on a lunar penal colony and require no further evidence.
YOU SAID CREED WAS PLAYING AGAIN THIS YEAR
February 12, 2024 at 10:59 PM
YOU SAID CREED WAS PLAYING AGAIN THIS YEAR
Nearly 30,000 Americans missing in action or buried at sea memorialized here. 🇺🇸
February 7, 2024 at 8:19 AM
Nearly 30,000 Americans missing in action or buried at sea memorialized here. 🇺🇸
*grinds teeth in poor editing and distaste for traitorous behavior*
January 10, 2024 at 12:53 AM
*grinds teeth in poor editing and distaste for traitorous behavior*
This would have been us
January 2, 2024 at 12:59 AM
This would have been us
I’d like to wish both of you filthy animals a Merry Christmas.
December 25, 2023 at 1:42 PM
I’d like to wish both of you filthy animals a Merry Christmas.
Truly amazing that this level of cognitive dissonance has not just resulted in spontaneous combustion. How does one body contain all this?!
December 4, 2023 at 9:25 AM
Truly amazing that this level of cognitive dissonance has not just resulted in spontaneous combustion. How does one body contain all this?!