James Stavridis

James Stavridis

Bloomberg Opinion Columnist

James Stavridis is a Bloomberg Opinion columnist, a retired US Navy admiral, former supreme allied commander of NATO, and vice chairman at Carlyle.

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Iran Seeks To Assert Control Over Strait Of Hormuz Despite Cease-Fire Extension

Bloomberg Opinion

Gulf Tankers Will Need Protection, Peace Deal or Not

May 7, 2026

May 7, 2026

OpinionJames Stavridis

Gulf Tankers Will Need Protection, Peace Deal or Not

Iran Seeks To Assert Control Over Strait Of Hormuz Despite Cease-Fire Extension

May 1, 2026

May 1, 2026

OpinionJames Stavridis

The Chokepoint Economy Starts With Hormuz

The Chokepoint Economy Starts With Hormuz

April 23, 2026

April 23, 2026

OpinionJames Stavridis

Hungary’s Shift Unlocks New Opportunities for NATO and Ukraine

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April 13, 2026

April 13, 2026

OpinionJames Stavridis

A Strait of Hormuz Blockade Could Backfire on the US

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April 10, 2026

April 10, 2026

OpinionJames Stavridis

How to Reopen the Strait of Hormuz

Strait Of Hormuz Remains Focal Point In Iran-U.S. War

April 2, 2026

April 2, 2026

OpinionJames Stavridis

European Allies Should Clear the Strait of Hormuz

Andoya "Missile Firing Exercise 2025" Naval Exercise

March 24, 2026

March 24, 2026

OpinionJames Stavridis

Taking Kharg Island May Be a Big Risk for Little Reward

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March 13, 2026

March 13, 2026

OpinionJames Stavridis

Three Targets for US Boots on the Ground in Iran

Vice President JD Vance Leads The United States Marine Corps' 250th Celebration

March 5, 2026

March 5, 2026

OpinionJames Stavridis

Iran Can Turn the Persian Gulf Into a Minefield

U.S. Military Launches Operation Epic Fury Attacking Iran

March 2, 2026

March 2, 2026

OpinionJames Stavridis

Can Air Power Alone Win a War? We’re About to Find Out

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February 23, 2026

February 23, 2026

OpinionJames Stavridis

The US Has Three Options If It Wants to Hit Iran

President Trump Joins Commemoration Of Navy's 250th Birthday In Norfolk, VA

February 19, 2026

February 19, 2026

OpinionJames Stavridis

The US Navy’s New Battle Plan Is Ambitious — Maybe Too Ambitious

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February 3, 2026

February 3, 2026

OpinionJames Stavridis

Xi’s Military Purge Might Be Dangerous for the US

China PLA Navy Hosts Western Pacific Naval Symposium

January 29, 2026

January 29, 2026

OpinionJames Stavridis

If the US Leaves NATO, Europe Can Protect Itself

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January 23, 2026

January 23, 2026

OpinionJames Stavridis

While Washington Debates Greenland, Iran Is Bleeding

Iran-Police Special Forces In Pro-Government Rally

January 14, 2026

January 14, 2026

OpinionJames Stavridis

Greenland Is Too Important to Invade

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January 8, 2026

January 8, 2026

OpinionJames Stavridis

Trump’s Big, Beautiful Battleship Is a Sitting Duck

Donald Trump Leads Rally For US Military At USS Iowa

December 28, 2025

December 28, 2025

OpinionJames Stavridis

Three Books Explain China, Russia and the Next Economic Collapse

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December 19, 2025

December 19, 2025

OpinionJames Stavridis

Hegseth Is Targeting the Military’s ‘Constitution’

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December 9, 2025

December 9, 2025

OpinionJames Stavridis

Five Reasons Why the Boat Strike Debate Matters for the US

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