He thought that the future of the nation depended on foreign traid
He believed that countries should have bigger navies.
bigger navy
Alfred Mahan not quiet sure :/
Captain Mahan organized the German navy of World War 1.
Alfred T. Mahan argued against isolationism because he believed that a strong navy and control of strategic sea routes were necessary for a country's security and economic prosperity. He argued that isolationism would limit a country's ability to project power globally and protect its interests.
U.S. Navy Captain Alfred Thayer Mahan wrote "The Influence of Sea Power Upon History" in 1890.The book was a classic and the Kaiser had a copy of it placed in every German naval vessel.
Alfred Thayer Mahan's "The Influence of Sea Power upon History" .
Not too much of an impact for today's 21st century. You see, AIRPLANES did not exist when Mahan wrote his book in 1890. Consequently, airpower has taken some of the thunder out of Mahan's theories (the naval portion); because the US Air Force has taken up some the slack (duties) from the navy. In addition, the navy of Mahan's time up thru the Viet War may have been nearly the same...but this 21st century military/navy is closer to a law enforcement force than the military/navy that Mahan once knew.
alfred.t mahan
On a powerful navy
The importance of the navy in imperial expansion
Admiral Alfred Thayer Mahan.