Center for International Maritime Security Fostering the Discussion on Securing the Seas.
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Call for Notes to the New CNOby Dmitry Filipoff on 26 August 2025 at 10:00 am
By Dmitry Filipoff Submissions Due: September 12, 2025 Week Dates: September 22-26, 2025 Submission Length: 500 words Submit to: [email protected] In 500 words or less, what do you want the new Chief of Naval Operations to know? CIMSEC is launching a special series featuring short articles that look to convey pressing points to the U.S. Navy’s … Continue reading Call for Notes to the New CNO →
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A System of Systems Analysis is Needed for Maritime Strikeby Guest Author on 21 August 2025 at 10:00 am
By Dick Mosier The US military is expanding its inventory of long-range maritime strike missiles such as the Precision Strike Missile (PrSM), Maritime Strike Tomahawk (MST), Standard Missile 6 (SM-6), Long-Range Anti-ship Missile (LRASM), and Naval Strike Missile (NSM). These capable weapons all have ranges well beyond the effective range of the sensor systems organic … Continue reading A System of Systems Analysis is Needed for Maritime Strike →
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Arsenal of Democracy: Myth or Model? Lessons for 21st-Century Industrial Mobilization Planningby Guest Author on 20 August 2025 at 10:00 am
By Tyler Hacker The following article is adapted from a new report by Tyler Hacker at the Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments (CSBA), Arsenal of Democracy: Myth or Model? Lessons for 21st-Century Industrial Mobilization Planning. As conflicts from Europe to the Middle East draw on U.S. munition stocks, many of which are already insufficient … Continue reading Arsenal of Democracy: Myth or Model? Lessons for 21st-Century Industrial Mobilization Planning →
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Bringing Command and Accountability Back to Surface Fleet Maintenanceby Guest Author on 19 August 2025 at 10:00 am
By Capt. John Cordle, USN (ret.) and Capt. Holman Agard, USN There are times when “the way things are” are no longer acceptable. Radical change, with incremental and careful execution, is urgently needed within the US Navy’s Surface Ship Repair Maintenance enterprise to rectify the shortcomings of two decades of well-intentioned initiatives that rendered a … Continue reading Bringing Command and Accountability Back to Surface Fleet Maintenance →
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Sea Control 584: Wargaming in the Pacific with Chris Denzel and Sebastian Baeby Guest Author on 15 August 2025 at 10:00 am
By Brian Kerg Major Chris Denzel of the United States Marine Corps and Mr. Sebastian Bae of the Center for Naval Analyses to discuss their experience supporting wargaming in the Pacific, specifically in support of bilateral wargames involving the U.S. and Japan. Chris Denzel is an intelligence officer and operational planner. He is currently serving … Continue reading Sea Control 584: Wargaming in the Pacific with Chris Denzel and Sebastian Bae →
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Sea Control 583: Shaping the Blue Dragon with Ronald Poby Jonathan Selling on 14 August 2025 at 10:00 am
By Jonathan Selling Professor Ronald Po joins Jonathan to discuss his new book, Shaping the Blue Dragon: Maritime China in the Ming and Qing Dynasties, which covers the maritime policies of the Ming and Qing dynasties. Download Sea Control 583: Shaping the Blue Dragon with Ronald Po Links 1. Dr Ronald C. Po profile. 2. Shaping … Continue reading Sea Control 583: Shaping the Blue Dragon with Ronald Po →
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What Moral Leadership Looks Likeby Guest Author on 16 July 2025 at 10:00 am
By William C. Spears It has been twenty years since the passing of Vice Admiral James Bond Stockdale, a celebrated American leader and moralist whose heroic example continues to inspire new generations. Stockdale’s story is commonly regarded at a surface level, reduced to that told in his citation for the Congressional Medal of Honor. The simplified … Continue reading What Moral Leadership Looks Like →
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Sea Control 582: Guns, Ships and Moneyby Guest Author on 13 July 2025 at 6:40 pm
By J. Overton Daniel Banks joins the show to talk about this writing and research into the logistics networks with host J. Overton. Banks focuses on the maritime and naval networks that helped Guiseppe Garibaldi succeed in the reunification of Italy in 1860. Daniel Banks is a postdoctoral fellow in Global History and Governance at … Continue reading Sea Control 582: Guns, Ships and Money →
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Sea Control 581: The MLR’s Missing Linkby Guest Author on 6 July 2025 at 3:39 am
By Brian Kerg Captains Brendan Costello and Tyler Muniz of the United States Marine Corps join Brian to discuss their article, “The Marine Littoral Regiment’s Missing Link,” published in the Marine Corps Gazette. Download Sea Control 518 Notes Brendan Costello and Tyler Muniz, “The Marine Littoral Regiment’s Missing Link,” Marine Corps Gazette (15 August, 2024) … Continue reading Sea Control 581: The MLR’s Missing Link →
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Sea Control 580: Building Resilient Kill Chainsby Guest Author on 1 July 2025 at 7:15 am
By Brian Kerg Majors Aaron Barlow, Sean Harper and Captain Patrick Reilly join Brian on the podcast to discuss their article for CIMSEC, “Building Resilient Kill Chains for the Stand in Force.” Download Sea Control 580: Building Resilient Kill Chains Links 1. Aaron Barlow, Patrick Reilly, and Sean Harper, “Building Resilient Kill Chains for the … Continue reading Sea Control 580: Building Resilient Kill Chains →
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Why the U.S. Should Support South Korea’s Naval Expansionby Guest Author on 27 June 2025 at 12:00 pm
By Ju Hyung Kim When people think about the U.S.-ROK alliance, they often envision the Korean Peninsula: joint ground drills, combined air exercises, and the perennial challenge of deterring a North Korean invasion. But the next chapter of this alliance is unfolding at sea. With the U.S. Navy stretched across multiple theaters—from the Mediterranean to … Continue reading Why the U.S. Should Support South Korea’s Naval Expansion →
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Sea Control 579: Partnering for Conflict in the Western Pacificby Guest Author on 25 June 2025 at 10:00 am
By Brian Kerg Major Ben Van Horrick and LtCol Scott ‘Chuck’ Blyleven of the United States Marine Corps join the program to discuss the article, “Partnering Will Determine the First Days of Conflict in the Western Pacific.” Download Sea Control 579: Partnering for Conflict in the Western Pacific Links 1. “Partnering Will Determine the First … Continue reading Sea Control 579: Partnering for Conflict in the Western Pacific →
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Exposed Undersea: PLA Navy Officer Reflections on China’s Not-So-Silent Serviceby Guest Author on 24 June 2025 at 10:00 am
By Ryan D. Martinson While much of the international attention on China’s naval buildup is focused on its rapidly modernizing surface fleet, the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) is also taking bold steps to field a first-rate submarine force. By the end of this year, the service could have as many as 25 Yuan-class submarines, … Continue reading Exposed Undersea: PLA Navy Officer Reflections on China’s Not-So-Silent Service →
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Sea Control 578: Chinese Amphibious Warfare with Andrew Ericksonby Guest Author on 23 June 2025 at 10:30 am
By Brian Kerg Naval War College Professor of Strategy Andrew Erickson joins the program to talk about his recent book, Chinese Amphibious Warfare, the most current and authoritative assessment of PLA amphibious capabilities. Dr. Andrew S. Erickson is Professor of Strategy (tenured full professor) in the U.S. Naval War College (NWC)’s China Maritime Studies Institute (CMSI). … Continue reading Sea Control 578: Chinese Amphibious Warfare with Andrew Erickson →
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African Maritime Forces Week Concludes on CIMSECby Dmitry Filipoff on 23 June 2025 at 10:00 am
By Dmitry Filipoff From June 16-20, CIMSEC featured a series of articles written for the African Maritime Forces Summit (AMFS) 2025. The summit, hosted in Mauritius from June 23-26, addresses African regional maritime security through the lens of the Western Indian Ocean. AMFS seeks to enhance regional maritime security by convening key maritime leaders to … Continue reading African Maritime Forces Week Concludes on CIMSEC →
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From Fragmentation to Framework: The Evolution of Regional Maritime Governance in the Western Indian Oceanby Guest Author on 20 June 2025 at 10:00 am
African Maritime Forces Week By Pascaline Alexandre, Africa Center for Competitive Intelligence (ACCI) Introduction In recent years, maritime security in the Western Indian Ocean1 (WIO) has risen to the forefront of global priorities, driven by the rapid expansion of international trade and the strategic importance of the world’s oceans. As shipping lanes grow busier, the … Continue reading From Fragmentation to Framework: The Evolution of Regional Maritime Governance in the Western Indian Ocean →
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Rebuilding SADC’s Maritime Security Architectureby Guest Author on 19 June 2025 at 10:30 am
African Maritime Forces Week By Mr. Timothy Walker, Institute for Security Studies, South Africa Introduction Developing robust regional maritime security mechanisms in Southern Africa necessitates greater emphasis on the Southern African Development Community’s (SADC) strategic oversight and operational capacity. This paper briefly charts SADC’s maritime security strategy and architecture, spotlighting relevant geographic features, institutions, and … Continue reading Rebuilding SADC’s Maritime Security Architecture →
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Developing Robust Regional Maritime Security Mechanisms for the WIOby Guest Author on 19 June 2025 at 10:00 am
African Maritime Forces Week By Raj Mohabeer, IOC and Kiruja Micheni, Djibouti Code of Conduct/Jeddah Amendment, International Maritime Organization Introduction The Western Indian Ocean (WIO) and Red Sea region features a diverse and evolving array of maritime security architectures and initiatives. From international treaties to strategic partnerships and operational centres, these frameworks aim to counter … Continue reading Developing Robust Regional Maritime Security Mechanisms for the WIO →
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India’s Evolving Role in Supporting African Maritime Security Architectureby Guest Author on 18 June 2025 at 10:30 am
African Maritime Forces Week By Dr. Abhishek Mishra, Associate Fellow, Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defense Studies and Analyses (MP-IDSA), New Delhi Maritime security in an African context is increasingly assuming prominence within the wider African security agenda.1 Despite the continent being surrounded by water on all sides, “the process of developing an agenda for maritime … Continue reading India’s Evolving Role in Supporting African Maritime Security Architecture →
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Africa’s Maritime Security Relations and the Global Responsibility to Protect the Seaby Guest Author on 18 June 2025 at 10:00 am
African Maritime Forces Week By Dr. Christian Bueger, University of Copenhagen Maritime security is a global responsibility. All nations, including those without coastal waters, depend on the sea for trade, food, energy, and digital communication. Safeguarding shipping, protecting energy infrastructures, subsea data cables and the marine environment, fighting pollution, illicit fishing and other blue crimes … Continue reading Africa’s Maritime Security Relations and the Global Responsibility to Protect the Sea →
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Direct and Indirect Maritime Security Threats in the Western Indian Oceanby Guest Author on 17 June 2025 at 10:30 am
African Maritime Forces Week By Captain Mark Blaine (Ret.), SIGLA Stellenbosch and SA Navy Executive Summary The Western Indian Ocean (WIO) region is a vital route for global commerce and a strategic zone for geopolitical interests. Despite its global and regional importance, its maritime security landscape is increasingly troubled with threats which include piracy and … Continue reading Direct and Indirect Maritime Security Threats in the Western Indian Ocean →
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Connecting Ocean: The Role of Non-African States in African Regional Maritime Securityby Guest Author on 17 June 2025 at 10:00 am
African Maritime Forces Week By Vice Admiral Ignacio Villanueva Serrano, Operation Commander, EU NAVFOR ATALANTA The waters surrounding the Horn of Africa and the Western Indian Ocean are a vital confluence of global and local interests, serving as essential conduits for international trade, energy security, and the livelihoods of coastal communities. These maritime spaces, encompassing … Continue reading Connecting Ocean: The Role of Non-African States in African Regional Maritime Security →
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Diversifying Threats to Maritime Security in the Western Indian Ocean Regionby Guest Author on 16 June 2025 at 11:00 am
African Maritime Forces Week By Captain Harifidy A. Alex Ralaiarivony, Director of Regional Maritime Information Fusion Centre (RMIFC) Introduction: The Strategic Importance and Threat Landscape of the Western Indian Ocean (WIO) Region The WIO region serves as an essential gateway linking Asia, the Pacific, and the Middle East, occupying a central position in the world’s … Continue reading Diversifying Threats to Maritime Security in the Western Indian Ocean Region →
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Escalating Threats to Maritime Security in the Western Indian Ocean Regionby Guest Author on 16 June 2025 at 10:30 am
African Maritime Forces Week By Brigadier General John M. Waweru (Ret.), IMO Consultant Introduction The Western Indian Ocean Region (WIO) holds substantial geopolitical and economic importance due to its location along vital international sea lanes, facilitating maritime trade between Asia, Africa, and Europe. Approximately 80% of the world’s seaborne oil trade transits through these waters, … Continue reading Escalating Threats to Maritime Security in the Western Indian Ocean Region →
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CIMSEC Launches African Maritime Forces Summit Topic Weekby Guest Author on 16 June 2025 at 10:00 am
By Dmitry Filipoff From June 16-20, CIMSEC will feature a series of articles written for the African Maritime Forces Summit (AMFS) 2025. The summit, hosted in Mauritius from June 23-26, addresses African regional maritime security through the lens of the Western Indian Ocean. AMFS seeks to enhance regional maritime security by convening key maritime leaders … Continue reading CIMSEC Launches African Maritime Forces Summit Topic Week →
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Sea Control 577: Reconceptualizing War with Ben Zweibelsonby Guest Author on 13 June 2025 at 10:00 am
By J. Overton Dr. Ben Zweibelson joins the program to talk about his new book, Reconceptualizing War. Dr. Zweibelson has over three decades of service to the U.S. Department of Defense, retiring as an Infantry Officer with 22 years combined service, multiple combat deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, and awarded four Bronze Stars. Author of … Continue reading Sea Control 577: Reconceptualizing War with Ben Zweibelson →
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Choking the Artery: The Naval Dimension of a Future India–Pakistan Conflictby Guest Author on 12 June 2025 at 10:00 am
By Slade Woodard The Line of Control still dominates the nightly news, yet war between India and Pakistan could spill seaward. In early May 2025, the two nuclear‑armed neighbors again traded strikes, suspended bilateral trade concessions, and placed elements of their fleets on alert.1 Nearly one‑third of Pakistan’s import bill, and, critically, 16 percent of its food supply, … Continue reading Choking the Artery: The Naval Dimension of a Future India–Pakistan Conflict →
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Sea Control 576: Rescuing Heritage from Humiliation with Tommy Jamisonby Walker Mills on 11 June 2025 at 10:00 am
By Walker Mills Dr. Tommy Jamison joins the program to discuss his recent article “Rescuing Heritage from Humiliation: The Navalist Reinterpretation of the Sino-French and Sino-Japanese Wars,” published in the October issue of the Journal of Military History. The conversation focuses on recent reinterpretations of the Sino-French and Sino-Japanese Wars, and what they can tell … Continue reading Sea Control 576: Rescuing Heritage from Humiliation with Tommy Jamison →
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A Decade of Surface Warfare Tactical Reform: A SMWDC Special Compilationby Dmitry Filipoff on 9 June 2025 at 10:00 am
By Dmitry Filipoff Ten years ago today, the U.S. Navy’s surface warfare community opened the Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC). This institution has gone on to play a major role in sharpening the warfighting skill of the surface navy. From producing hundreds of warfare tactics instructors, to spearheading doctrinal updates, to rapidly … Continue reading A Decade of Surface Warfare Tactical Reform: A SMWDC Special Compilation →
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Sea Control 575: Baltic Conundrums with Sebastian Brunsby Guest Author on 9 June 2025 at 9:30 am
By J. Overton Dr. Sebastian Bruns joins the program to talk about his article, “Conundrums, Right Ahead: Five strategic concerns for Baltic Sea decision-makers.” Sebastian is a naval strategist and sea power expert based in Kiel, Germany, where he is senior researcher at the Institute for Security Policy at Kiel University. Download Sea Control 575: … Continue reading Sea Control 575: Baltic Conundrums with Sebastian Bruns →