Book Review: Tanker War in the Gulf: Operation Earnest Will, Diplomacy and Seapower in Practice

Book Review: Tanker War in the Gulf: Operation Earnest Will, Diplomacy and Seapower in Practice

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Author: Tom Duffy

Reviewed by: Richard D. Butler, (US Army, retired), director, Strategic Multilayer Assessment (SMA), Joint Staff

What happens when maritime security, diplomacy, and military restraint converge? As concerns grow over maritime competition and freedom of navigation, this examination of a pivotal Gulf campaign provides timely insights for today’s security professionals.

©2026 Richard D. Butler

Publication Date

9-16-2026

Keywords

maritime diplomacy, Operation Earnest Will, strategy and operational art

Disciplines

Defense and Security Studies

Book Review: Tanker War in the Gulf: Operation Earnest Will, Diplomacy and Seapower in Practice

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