Interesting discussion but essentially it is an updated version of 'Backfires vs carriers' in the 80's. This time it's not the Backfire but Chinese ASMs
I think the author mentions some valid points, e.g. vulnerability but the conclusion is wrong. A carrier is not (only) like in WWII a war machine but a means of intellegince gathering and claiming a considerable space in the ocean.
I would not know of any platform delivering such tactical advantages in blue sea operations.
This article describes some interesting insights about interoperability of NATO fleets to lower costs of carrier operations. I think this is the key...