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By Jared Samuelson CDR Ryan Mewett, PhD takes a short break from schooling Midshipmen to teach us about the Royal Navy’s role in Caribbean contraband trade. Ryan is a Permanent Military Professor at the U.S. Naval Academy specializing in the history of early modern Britain and the British Atlantic. Download Sea Control 518 – The … Continue reading Sea Control 518 – The Royal Navy and Caribbean Contraband Trade with CDR Ryan Mewett, PhD →
By Jared Samuelson Dr. Christian Bueger and Dr. Tim Edmunds join the program to discuss co-authors of the forthcoming book, Understanding Maritime Security. Christian is a professor of International Relations at the University of Copenhagen and the Director of SafeSeas, the network for maritime security research. Tim is a professor of International Security at the … Continue reading Sea Control 517 – Understanding Maritime Security with Dr. Christian Bueger and Dr. Tim Edmunds →
By Jared Samuelson Dr. Corbin Williamson joins the program to discuss his book, The U.S. Navy and its Cold War Alliances, 1945-1953. Corbin is a professor at the Air War College at Maxwell Air Force Base in Alabama. Download Sea Control 516 – U.S. Navy Alliances in the Cold War with Dr. Corbin Williamson Links … Continue reading Sea Control 516 – U.S. Navy Alliances in the Cold War with Dr. Corbin Williamson →
By Jared Samuelson Dr. Alessio Patalano joins the program to discuss his article for TIME, “The New Age of Naval Power.” Alessio is a professor in the Department of War Studies at King’s College London. Download Sea Control 515 – A New Age of Naval Power with Dr. Alessio Patalano Links 1. “The New Age … Continue reading Sea Control 515 – A New Age of Naval Power with Dr. Alessio Patalano →
By Jared Samuelson ORF’s Samir Bhattacharya joins the program to explain the details of Ethiopia’s recent port deal with Somaliland and its geopolitical impact. Samir Bhattacharya is an Associate Fellow at ORF where he works on geopolitics with particular reference to Africa in the changing global order. Download Sea Control 514 – Explaining Ethiopia’s Port … Continue reading Sea Control 514 – Explaining Ethiopia’s Port Deal with Samir Bhattacharya →
By Jared Samuelson Lieutenant Colonel Tim Devine joins the podcast to discuss the Army’s potential role in a Pacific campaign. Tim is an Army strategist assigned to U.S. Army Pacific. Download Sea Control 513 – The U.S. Army in the Pacific with Tim Devine Links 1. “To Upgun Seapower in the Indo-Pacific, You Need an … Continue reading Sea Control 513 – The U.S. Army in the Pacific with Tim Devine →
By Walker Mills Dr. Sidharth Kaushal rejoins the Sea Control Podcast to talk about amphibious forces in Europe and how they can overcome downsizing navies and A2/AD threats to enhance conventional deterrence in the Baltic and Scandinavia. Dr. Kaushal also discusses how the traditional “Northern Flank” role of the US Marine Corps in the region … Continue reading Sea Control 512 – Europe’s Marines with Dr. Sidharth Kaushal →
By Jared Samuelson Dr. Cathryn Pearce joins the program to discuss myths and realities around Cornish Wreckers of the 18th and 19th centuries. Cathryn is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Portsmouth. She is a member of the Port Towns and Urban Cultures research team, Chair of the British Commission for Maritime History, and … Continue reading Sea Control 511 – Cornish Wrecking with Dr. Cathryn Pearce →
By Jared Samuelson Lt Col Nathan Jennings, PhD joins us to discuss the Army’s Fortress Fleet concept, how it would fit with the Marine Corps’ Expeditionary Advanced Base Operations concept, and what the Army is learning from the conflicts in the Red and Black Seas. Nathan is an associate professor and Army strategist at the … Continue reading Sea Control 510 – The Fortress Fleet with Lt Col Nathan Jennings, PhD →
By Jared Samuelson Aditya Gowdara Shivamurthy joins the program to discuss how Sri Lanka’s role in the Indian Ocean is evolving. Aditya is an Associate Fellow with Observer Research Foundation’s Strategic Studies Programme. He focuses on broader strategic and security related-developments throughout the South Asian region with a specific interest in Sri Lanka The Maldives … Continue reading Sea Control 509 – Sri Lanka’s Evolving Role in the Indian Ocean with Aditya Gowdara Shivamurthy →
By Jared Samuelson Jennifer Parker and Peter Jones join the program to discuss Australian naval capabilities in the littoral. Of note, this episode was recorded prior to the release of the Enhanced Lethality Surface Combatant Fleet review. Jennifer served over 20 years in the Royal Australian Navy. She is an expert associate at the National … Continue reading Sea Control 508 – Australian Capabilities in the Littoral with Jennifer Parker and Peter Jones →
By Nate Miller The program is joined by Dr. Emilia Justyna Powell and Michael Atkins to discuss Islamic maritime law. Emelia is a professor of political science and a concurrent professor of law at the University of Notre Dame. Michael is a JAG officer in the U.S. Coast Guard. Download Sea Control 507 – Islamic … Continue reading Sea Control 507 – Islamic Maritime Law with Emilia Justyna Powell and Michael Atkins →
By Ed Salo Dr. Jacquelyn Schneider rejoins the podcast to discuss her article on what wargames reveal. Dr. Schneider is a Hoover Fellow at the Hoover Institution. Her research focuses on the intersection of technology, national security, and political psychology with a special interest in cybersecurity, unmanned technologies, and Northeast Asia. Download Sea Control 506 … Continue reading Sea Control 506 – What Wargames Reveal with Dr. Jacquelyn Schneider →
By Jared Samuelson Dr. Angela Sutton joins the program to discuss her book, Pirates of the Slave Trade – The Battle of Cape Lopez and the Birth of an American Institution. Angela is a social and digital historian of the Atlantic World interested in the tools and methods that preserve and widen access to the … Continue reading Sea Control 505 – Pirates of the Slave Trade with Dr. Angela Sutton →
By Nathan Miller Commodore Venugopal Vengalil joins the program to discuss China’s maritime interests in the Indian Ocean. Commodore Vengalil graduated from National Defense Academy and was commissioned into Indian Navy in 1979. He is a specialist in Anti-Submarine Warfare and Mine Countermeasures. Among various assignments, he was the Naval Officer in Charge, Mumbai, prior … Continue reading Sea Control 504 – Chinese Maritime Interests in the Indian Ocean with Commodore Venugopal Vengalil →
By Ed Salo Heather Johnson, librarian for Special Collections for The National Museum of the Royal Navy, joins the program to discuss the museum and the British Special Service Squadron. Download Sea Control 503 – The British Special Service Squadron with Heather Johnson Links 1. British Special Service Squadron. 2. National Museum of the Royal Navy. Ed … Continue reading Sea Control 503 – The British Special Service Squadron with Heather Johnson →
By Jared Samuelson Former Pacific Fleet commander Admiral Scott Swift (ret.) joins us to discuss wartime command and control in the War of 2026 scenario. Admiral Swift commanded the U.S. Pacific Fleet from 2015 to 2018. In 2023, he served as a senior mentor for the Navy’s Large Scale Exercise and the Global wargame at … Continue reading Sea Control 502 – Wartime Command and Control with Admiral Scott Swift (ret.) →
By Jared Samuelson Zach Ota comes aboard to discuss maritime security approaches in Oceania. Zach is a Marine Corps infantry officer and a Southeast Asia Regional Affairs Officer. Download Sea Control 501 – Multilateral Approaches to Maritime Security in Oceania with Zach Ota Links 1. 21st Century as the Pacific Century – Culture and Security of … Continue reading Sea Control 501 – Multilateral Approaches to Maritime Security in Oceania with Zach Ota →
By Walker Mills Dr. Peter Chalk joins the program to discuss the future of the United Kingdom’s Indo-Pacific Engagement and an article Dr. Chalk wrote for War on the Rocks on the same topic. Dr. Chalk also covers the British role in AUKUS. Dr. Chalk is a maritime subject matter expert with the Institute of … Continue reading Sea Control 500 – The UK’s Indo-Pacific Engagement with Dr. Peter Chalk →
By Jared Samuelson Dr. Katrina Ponti joins us to discuss US Navy diplomacy in South America. Her work appeared in the larger volume, Seapower by Other Means. Katrina is an Ernest May Postdoctoral Fellow at the Belfer Center’s International Security Program and Applied History Project. Download Sea Control 499 – The U.S. Navy and Diplomacy … Continue reading Sea Control 499 – The U.S. Navy and Diplomacy in South America with Dr. Katrina Ponti →
By Ed Salo Author and retired naval officer David Poyer joins Sea Control to discuss his book, The Academy, the latest and final book in the Dan Lenson series of novels. David has written more than 40 books, most of them novels. His sea career included service in the Atlantic, Mediterranean, Arctic, Caribbean, and Pacific. … Continue reading Sea Control 498 – The Academy with David Poyer →
By Walker Mills Capt. Joshua Taylor, USN, and Scott Humphrey, a Colonel in the Air National Guard, join the program to talk about their recent essay “Citizen Sailors: The Missing link in Maritime Force Structure.” They discuss the history of maritime militia in the United States, the potential for a new maritime militia, and challenges … Continue reading Sea Control 497 – Citizen Sailors with Joshua Taylor and Scott Humphrey →
By Jared Samuelson CAPT Benjamin “BJ” Armstrong joins the program to discuss naval presence and the U.S. Navy in the interwar period. CAPT Benjamin “BJ” Armstrong, USN, is a former search and rescue helicopter pilot and associate professor of war studies and naval history at the U.S. Naval Academy. Download Sea Control 496 – Naval … Continue reading Sea Control 496 – Naval Presence and the Interwar US Navy with BJ Armstrong →
By Walker Mills Aaron Delano-Johnson joins the program to discuss how to apply lessons from counternarcotics operations to combating IUU fishing. Aaron is a Captain in the U.S. Coast Guard. Download Sea Control 495 – Cocaine Codfish with Aaron Delano-Johnson Links 1. “Cocaine Codfish: How the War on Drugs Can Inform the Fight Against Illegal … Continue reading Sea Control 495 – Cocaine Codfish with Aaron Delano-Johnson →
By Anna McNiel Dr. John Sherwood joins the program to discuss his latest book, A Global Force for Good: Sea Services Humanitarian Operations in the Twenty-First Century, about the sea services’ response to various humanitarian operations in the 21st century. John has served as a historian at Naval History and Heritage Command since 1997. Download … Continue reading Sea Control 494 – Global Force for Good with Dr. John Sherwood →
By Nathan Miller Ray Powell joins the program to discuss his recent work “Game Changer: The Philippines’ Assertive Transparency Campaign: How the Philippines Rewrote the Counter Gray Zone Playbook in 2023.” Ray Powell is the Founder and Director of SeaLight, a maritime transparency project of the Gordian Knot Center for National Security Innovation at Stanford … Continue reading Sea Control 493 – “Assertive Transparency” in the Gray Zone with Ray Powell →
By Jared Samuelson In this episode, Ebunoluwa George Ojo-Ami joins us to discuss how the states bordering the Gulf of Guinea are approaching their many maritime security challenges. Ebunoluwa is a graduate of the Maritime Academy of Nigeria. He focuses on security in West Africa, particularly the Gulf of Guinea. Download Sea Control 492 – … Continue reading Sea Control 492 – Challenges in the Gulf of Guinea with Ebunoluwa Ojo-Ami →
By Walker Mills Commander Michael Knickerbocker joins the program to speak about his recent article, “Written in Black and Red: Asymmetric Threats and Affordable Unmanned Vessels.” He discusses the threat of unmanned surface vessels (USVs), what the U.S. Navy should do about them, and how the U.S. Navy should direct its own USV programs. Download … Continue reading Sea Control 491 – Written in Black and Red: Asymmetric Threats and Affordable Unmanned Vessels With Michael Knickerbocker →
By Jared Samuelson Dr. Hassan Khalilieh joins the podcast to discuss Islamic maritime law, to include his book: Islamic Law of the Sea: Freedom of Navigation and Passage Rights in Islamic Thought. Hassan is a senior lecturer in the departments of Maritime Civilizations and Inter-disciplinary Studies at the University of Haifa. Download Sea Control 490 … Continue reading Sea Control 490 – Islamic Maritime Law with Dr. Hassan Khalilieh →
By Jared Samuelson Julian Pawlak joins us to discuss his 2022 report on NATO’s northern flank. Julian is a research associate at the Helmut Schmidt University/University of the Federal Armed Forces Hamburg and the German Institute for Defence and Strategic Studies. His research covers NATO’s Northern Flank and the Baltic Sea region. Download Sea Control … Continue reading Sea Control 489 – The Strategic Importance of NATO’s North Flank with Julian Pawlak →
By Jared Samuelson Journalist and author Robert Kolker joins the program to discuss his deep dive for The Atavist into the disaster at Honda Point, the U.S. Navy’s largest peacetime loss of ships. Robert is the author of the New York Times best-selling Lost Girls and Hidden Valley Road. He is a National Magazine Award … Continue reading Sea Control 488 – Disaster at Honda Point with Robert Kolker →
By Jared Samuelson Dr. Michael Verney joins the program to discuss his book, A Great and Rising Nation – Naval Exploration and Global Empire in the Early US Republic. Dr. Michael Verney is an Assistant Professor of History at Drury University. His work focuses on early U.S. naval exploration. He has published works on merchant, … Continue reading Sea Control 487 – Naval Exploration and Global Empire with Michael Verney →
By Jared Samuelson Captain Ric Arthur and Dava Casoni join the podcast to share their experience with the Force Writers Room, the group of warfighters and creatives envisioning the future of warfare. Dava is a lawyer who worked as an actor in Hollywood and also served in the U.S. Army Reserve. Ric is a naval … Continue reading Sea Control 486 – Force Writers Room with Captain Ric Arthur and Dava Casoni →
By Jared Samuelson Author and historian Dave Watson joins us to discuss his book The Frontier Sea: The Napoleonic Wars in the Adriatic. Dave is the editor of the website Balkan Military History. He has been writing about the military history of the Balkans for 23 years. Download Sea Control 485 – Napoleonic Wars in … Continue reading Sea Control 485 – Napoleonic Wars in the Adriatic with Dave Watson →
By Nathan Miller Ken Rupp joins the program to discuss the museum ship LST-325. She is the last sailing LST in the world and makes annual cruises on the rivers of the United States. Rupp, a retired U.S. Air Force Master Sergeant, has volunteered on LST-325 for five years and is currently serving as the … Continue reading Sea Control 484 – LST-325: From Normandy to Indiana with Ken Rupp →
By Nathan Miller Dr. Karel Davids joins the program to discuss his edited volume, The Transformation of Maritime Professions: Old and New Jobs in European Shipping Industries, 1850-2000. Karel Davids is Full Professor Emeritus of Economic and Social History in the Faculty of Humanities and the School of Business and Economics. Links 1. The Transformation … Continue reading Sea Control 483 – The Transformation of Maritime Professions with Dr. Karel Davids →
By Walker Mills Dr. Frank Blazich, a curator of modern military history at the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of American History and a Colonel in the Civil Air Patrol, joins the program to discuss his book “An Honorable Place in American Air Power:” Civil Air Patrol Operations, 1942-1943. In his book, Dr. Blazich covers the … Continue reading Sea Control 482 – “An Honorable Place in American Air Power”: Civil Air Patrol Operations, 1942-1943 with Dr. Frank Blazich →
By Nathan Miller Michael Hugos and our very own Dr. Ed Salo join the program to discus their recent article for War on the Rocks entitled, “Logistics interdiction for Taiwan Unification Campaigns.” Ed is Associate Director of Heritage Studies, Associate Professor of History, Historic Preservationist, and Associate Chair at Arkansas State University. He is also … Continue reading Sea Control 481 – Logistics Interdiction in Taiwan Unification Campaigns with Michael Hugos and Dr. Ed Salo →
By Nathan Miller Dr. Rosemary Ricciardelli joins the podcast to discuss the impact of ill-fitting immersion suits on women seafarers. Dr. Ricciardelli is the Research Chair of Safety, Security, and Wellness at the Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University of Newfoundland. She researches gender, risk, and public safety at sea. Download Sea Control 480 … Continue reading Sea Control 480 – Ill-Fitting Immersion Suits with Dr. Rosemary Ricciardelli →
By Ed Salo Major Lauren Serrano joins the program to discuss her time as an aide to the Chief of Naval Operations. Lauren is a Marine Intelligence Officer, operational planner, and Middle East Foreign Area Officer. Download Sea Control 479 – The Life of a Flag Aide with Major Lauren Serrano Links 1. “Aides Are … Continue reading Sea Control 479 – The Life of a Flag Aide with Major Lauren Serrano →
By Nathan Miller Thord Are Iversen has been publishing as The Lookout since 2021. He joins the program to discuss the battle for the Black Sea. Thord is an independent defense analyst and former officer in the Royal Norwegian Navy, with experience both afloat and ashore. He has had a lifelong interest in military history … Continue reading Sea Control 478 – A Sober Analysis of Ukrainian Success in the Black Sea with Thord Are Iversen →
By Jared Samuelson Dr. Steve Murdoch joins us to discuss Scandinavian responses to great power war at sea in the 17th and 18th centuries. Steve is the Deputy Head of Department for the War Studies and Military History Department and Head of Division for the Military History Division at Swedish Defence University. Download Sea Control … Continue reading Sea Control 477 – Scandinavian Responses to Great Power War at Sea with Dr. Steve Murdoch →
By Jared Samuelson Author Julie Cook joins the program to discuss her book about the Titanic disaster and its impact on the families left behind: The Titanic and the City of Widows It Left Behind – The Forgotten Victims of the Fatal Voyage. Julie has been a journalist for over 20 years. She writes regularly for … Continue reading Sea Control 476 – Titanic and the City of Widows with Julie Cook →
By Walker Mills The program is joined by Dr. Toshi Yoshihara, a senior fellow at the Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments, and an adjunct professor in the Security Studies Program at Georgetown University. He discusses his latest book, Mao’s Army Goes to Sea: The Island Campaigns and the Founding of China’s Navy. He is … Continue reading Sea Control 475 – Island Campaigns and the Founding of the PLA Navy with Dr. Toshi Yoshihara →
By Dr. Ed Salo Dr. Jonathan Caverley joins the program to discuss AUKUS and what happens when naval procurement drives grand strategy. Jonathan is professor of strategic and operational research at the United States Naval War College. Download Sea Control 474 – AUKUS, Naval Procurement, and Grand Strategy with Dr. Jonathan Caverley Links 1. AUKUS: … Continue reading Sea Control 474 – AUKUS, Naval Procurement, and Grand Strategy with Dr. Jonathan Caverley →
By Nathan Miller Steve Leonard, aka Doctrine Man, joins the podcast to discuss his latest book about superheroes and leadership. Among his many roles and accomplishments, he is a Senior Assistant Dean and Professor of Practice at the University of Kansas School of Business, a former senior military strategist, a senior fellow at the Modern … Continue reading Sea Control 473 – Doctrine Man, Leadership, and Superheroes with Steve Leonard →
By Jared Samuelson Dr. Prakash Gopal joins the program to discuss his dissertation topic, littoral security. Dr Prakash Gopal is a former Indian naval officer with over two decades of experience in maritime security operations, policy and strategy. He was a Research Fellow at the National Maritime Foundation, India from 2016-18. In 2018 Prakash took … Continue reading Sea Control 472 – Littoral Security with Dr. Prakash Gopal →
By Jared Samuelson Andrew Young joins the program to discuss the history and future of British coastal forces. Andy is the Fellowship Director at the Royal Navy Strategic Studies Centre. His research interests include the development of amphibious doctrine and British strategic history. Download Sea Control 471 – British Coastal Forces with Andrew Young Links … Continue reading Sea Control 471 – British Coastal Forces with Andrew Young →
By Jared Samuelson Elio Calcagno and Michelangelo Freyrie join the program to discuss the European undersea environment, security, and defense. Elio is Researcher in the Defence Programme at the Istituto Affari Internazionali (IAI). Michelangelo is a junior researcher in IAI’s Defence and Security Programs. Download Sea Control 470 – Europe’s Underwater Environment with Elio Calcagno … Continue reading Sea Control 470 – Europe’s Underwater Environment with Elio Calcagno and Michelangelo Freyrie →
By Ed Salo Midshipman Natalie Schirmacher is a third year student at Villanova University and has studied abroad in Amman, Jordan and Buenos Aires, Argentina. Her experiences in NROTC and studying abroad led her to write for Proceedings about the need for more variety in study abroad programs. Download Sea Control 469 – The Importance … Continue reading Sea Control 469 – The Importance of Studying Abroad with Midshipman Natalie Schirmacher →
By Jared Samuelson Mike Glynn joins the podcast to discuss the history and future of airborne anti-submarine warfare. Mike is a veteran U.S. Navy submarine hunting pilot. He has logged 2,500 flight hours during multiple deployments worldwide and holds qualifications in the P-8A, P-3C, and T-45C aircraft. He has served as an anti-submarine warfare mission … Continue reading Sea Control 468 – Airborne ASW with Mike Glynn →
By Nathan Miller Dr. Colin Martin joins the program to discuss the seminal work he co-authored with Geoffrey Parker entitled Armada: The Spanish Enterprise and England’s Deliverance in 1588. Colin Martin was Reader in Maritime Archaeology at St Andrews University and has directed excavations on six shipwrecks, including three armada shipwrecks. Download Sea Control 467 … Continue reading Sea Control 467 – The Spanish Armada with Colin Martin →
By Jared Samuelson Benjamin Van Horrick and Steven Bancroft discuss their work in the Pacific with Task Force 76/3 and re-imagining command and control relationships. Benjamin is a Marine Corps logistics officer, and the current logistics operations officer for Task Force 76/3. Steven is the future operations officer for TF 76/3. Download Sea Control 466 … Continue reading Sea Control 466 – Deliberate Campaigning in the Pacific with Benjamin Van Horrick and Steven Bancroft →
By Nathan Miller Omar Pimentel and Edward Jenner join the program to discuss their recent paper for the Center for Global Security Research entitled, Uncharted Waters: Assessing China’s Intentions to Deploy Floating Nuclear Power Plants in the South China Sea. Omar Pimentel is currently working with the Defense Innovation Unit and has previously worked at … Continue reading Sea Control 465 – China’s Floating Nuclear Power Plants with Omar Pimentel and Edward Jenner →
By Jared Samuelson Dr. James Kraska and Professor Pete Pedrozo join us to discuss the Newport Manual on the Law of Naval Warfare. Dr. Kraska is chair and Charles H. Stockton Professor of International Maritime Law in the Stockton Center for International Law at the U.S. Naval War College. Professor Pedrozo is the Howard S. … Continue reading Sea Control 464 – The Newport Manual with Dr. James Kraska and Professor Pete Pedrozo →
By Alexia Bouallagui Giovanni Cremonini joins the program to discuss the update to the EU Maritime Security Strategy. Cremonini is the Head of the Sector for Maritime Security in the Security and Defense Policy Directorate of the European Union External Action Service. Download Sea Control 463 – EU Maritime Security with Giovanni Cremonini Links 1. … Continue reading Sea Control 463 – EU Maritime Security with Giovanni Cremonini →
By Nathan Miller Dr. Daniel Abed-Navandi joins the program to discuss the book he co-authored with Georg Glaeser entitled, Ecosystems of the Mediterranean Sea: A Photographic Dive. Dr. Daniel Abed-Navandi is deputy director and curator in Vienna’s Haus des Meeres – Aqua Terra Zoo, and a marine biology lecturer at the Department of Evolutionary Biology … Continue reading Sea Control 462 – Ecosystems of the Mediterranean Sea with Daniel Abed-Navandi →
By Nathan Miller Dr. Emilia Justyna Powell and Dr. Krista Wiegand join the program to discuss their book, The Peaceful Resolution of Territorial and Maritime Disputes. Dr. Emilia Justyna Powell is a Professor of Political Science and Concurrent Professor of Law at the University of Notre Dame. Powell has also written Islamic Law and International … Continue reading Sea Control 461 – Peaceful Resolution of Territorial and Maritime Disputes with Dr. Emilia Justyna Powell and Dr. Krista Wiegand →
By Jared Samuelson Emma Haddon joins the program to discuss her dissertation, “The Hulks of the Hamoaze: A Study of the Receiving Ships of Plymouth during the Napoleonic Wars.” For her work, Haddon won the 2022 Masters Dissertation Prize from The British Commission for Maritime History. Download Sea Control 460 – Hulks of the Hamoaze … Continue reading Sea Control 460 – Hulks of the Hamoaze with Emma Haddon →
By Jared Samuelson Dr. Tim Choi joins the program to discuss his dissertation, “Controlling the Northern Seas: The Influence of Exclusive Economic Zones on the Development of Norwegian, Danish, and Canadian Naval Forces.” Dr. Tim Choi is a Research Fellow at the North American and Arctic Defence and Research Network. Download Sea Control 459 – … Continue reading Sea Control 459 – The Influence of EEZs on Norwegian, Danish, and Canadian Naval Forces with Dr. Tim Choi →
By Jared Samuelson Dr. Jayne Friend joins the program to discuss her article, “Destroyer Flag-Flying Visits, Civic Ceremony, Empire and Identity in interwar Britain.” Dr. Jayne Friend is a naval historian at the University of Portsmouth specializing in the relationship between the Royal Navy, culture and identity within Britain. Download Sea Control 458 – Destroyer … Continue reading Sea Control 458 – Destroyer Diplomacy in Interwar Britain with Dr. Jayne Friend →
By Jared Samuelson Hans Faber joins the program to discuss his blog, Frisia Coast Trail, and his recent adventures walking along the Wadden Sea. Faber hikes, reads, and writes. He works by accident as a civil servant in The Hague. Download Sea Control 457 – Pirates and the Wadden Sea with Hans Faber Links 1. … Continue reading Sea Control 457 – Pirates and the Wadden Sea with Hans Faber →
By Jared Samuelson Ray Powell and Gaute Friis join the program to discuss the SeaLight initiative and some of the maritime gray zone tactics China is employing in the South China Sea. Ray is a fellow at Stanford University’s Distinguished Careers Institute in Palo Alto, California. He recently concluded a 35-year career in the U.S. … Continue reading Sea Control 456 – China’s Maritime Gray Zone Tactics and SeaLight with Ray Powell and Gaute Friis →
By Ed Salo Lauren Young joins the program to discuss her Occasional Paper for RUSI entitled, “Future Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing Trends in a Warming World: A Global Horizon Scan.” Lauren Young is a Research Fellow in the Organized Crime and Policing team at RUSI with expertise in wildlife crime and conservation. Download Sea … Continue reading Sea Control 455 – The Future of IUU Fishing with Lauren Young →
By Jared Samuelson Dr. Gijs Dreijer joins the program to discuss maritime risk management and his new book: The Power and Pains of Polysemy: Maritime Trade, Averages and Institutional Development in the Low Countries (15th-16th Centuries). Gijs Dreijer (1992) completed his MA at Leiden University in 2017 and subsequently started a joint PhD degree at … Continue reading Sea Control 454 – Maritime Trade, Averages, and Institutional Development in the Low Countries with Dr. Gijs Dreijer →
By Nathan Miller Will Sofrin joins the program to discuss his book All Hands on Deck. The book is about his experiences during an epic sail on the tall ship, Rose, from Newport, RI to San Diego, CA. Will Sofrin is a master shipwright, former professional tall ship sailor, and has taught at MIT. He … Continue reading Sea Control 453 – All Hands on Deck with Will Sofrin →
By Nathan Miller Farah Obaidullah and Rebecca Hubbard join the program to discuss overfishing and their edited volume: The Ocean and Us. Farah Obaidullah is a long time ocean advocate, consultant and the Founder of the non-profit Women4Oceans; a non-profit focused on “securing healthy oceans for the sake of human survival and human-wellbeing.” Obaidullah has … Continue reading Sea Control 452 – The Ocean and Us with Farah Obaidullah and Rebecca Hubbard →
By Jared Samuelson Longtime friend and supporter of the podcast, Dr. Claude Berube, returns to discuss his latest work of fiction, The Philippine Pact, the latest entry in the Connor Stark novel series. Claude has taught at the United States Naval Academy, worked at the Office of Naval Intelligence and the U.S. Senate, and as … Continue reading Sea Control 451 – The Philippine Pact with Dr. Claude Berube →
By Walker Mills Dr. Jacquelyn Schneider joins the program to discuss her recent article “Looking Back to Look Forward: Autonomous Systems, Military Revolutions, and the Importance of Cost.” The conversation covers unmanned systems, military revolutions, and the role of unmanned technology in future conflict. Dr. Schneider is a Hoover Fellow at the Hoover Institution and … Continue reading Sea Control 450 – Autonomous Systems and Military Revolutions with Dr. Jacquelyn Schneider →
By Walker Mills Guest David Alman rejoins the program to discuss his article in War on the Rocks, “Sustainable Aviation Fuel: Investing in the Future.” David argues that the time is right for the Department of Defense to invest in sustainable aviation fuel and to benefit from tactical, operational, strategic and financial benefits. David is … Continue reading Sea Control 449 – Sustainable Aviation Fuel with David Alman →
By Walker Mills Sea Control is joined by guests Major Kristen Heiserman, USAF; Dr. Ryan Burke, a professor at the U.S. Air Force Academy; and Lieutenant Commander Adrienne Hopper from the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). We discuss a pair of articles by our guests arguing for greater integration of the NOAA fleet with … Continue reading Sea Control 448 – Integrating NOAA Into DoD’s Arctic Operations →
By Jared Samuelson Dr. Heather Haley joins the program to discuss invented traditions and the imagined community of the battleship USS Alabama. Heather is a historian at the Naval History and Heritage Command. Download Sea Control 447 – Neptune’s Commandments with Dr. Heather Haley Links 1. “Neptune’s Commandments: Invented Traditions and the Formation of USS … Continue reading Sea Control 447 – Neptune’s Commandments with Dr. Heather Haley →
By Jared Samuelson Author Trent Hone rejoins the formation to discuss his book Mastering the Art of Command: Admiral Chester W. Nimitz and Victory in the Pacific. Trent is an authority on the U.S. Navy of the early twentieth century and a leader in the application of complexity science to organizational design. Download Sea Control … Continue reading Sea Control 446 – Mastering the Art of Command with Trent Hone →
By Jared Samuelson Zachary Kallenborn comes aboard to discuss the efficacy and impacts of using drone swarms in amphibious operations. Zachary is an Adjunct Fellow (Non-resident) with the Center for Strategic and International Studies, Policy Fellow at the Schar School of Policy and Government, Fellow at the National Institute for Deterrence Studies and national security … Continue reading Sea Control 445 – Drone Swarms in Amphibious Operations with Zachary Kallenborn →
By Jared Samuelson Jaime Karremann joins the program to discuss his book on Dutch Cold War submarine operations, In Deepest Secrecy: Dutch Submarine Espionage Operations from 1968 to 1991. Jaime is a naval journalist who writes primarily for his Dutch website Marineschepen.nl. Download Sea Control 444 – Dutch Cold War Submarine Operations with Jaime Karremann … Continue reading Sea Control 444 – Dutch Cold War Submarine Operations with Jaime Karremann →
By Jared Samuelson Charles Rahr joins the program to discuss asymmetric warfare in the Black Sea and the potential lessons learned. Charles is a Research Assistant at the American Enterprise Institute focusing on defense budgets and grand strategy. Download Sea Control 443 – Asymmetric Black Sea Warfare with Charles Rahr Links 1. “Going Asymmetric: How … Continue reading Sea Control 443 – Asymmetric Black Sea Warfare with Charles Rahr →
By Jared Samuelson Dr. Pooja Bhatt joins the program to discuss her article for ORF Online on how and why Australia and India should be cooperating to protect undersea infrastructure. Dr. Bhatt is a researcher in maritime security and governance issues based in New Delhi. Currently, she is a Consultant at the Ministry of External … Continue reading Sea Control 442 – Australia, India, and Undersea Cables with Dr. Pooja Bhatt →
By Jared Samuelson New York Times journalist Christiaan Triebert comes aboard to discuss his investigation into how a dark fleet of tankers is moving Russian oil. Christiaan is a journalist with The New York Times’ Visual Investigations team, which combines traditional reporting with digital sleuthing and open source methods. Prior to joining The Times, he … Continue reading Sea Control 441 – Russia’s Dark Tanker Fleet with Christiaan Triebert →
By Jared Samuelson New York Times bestselling author David Grann joins us to discuss his latest work, The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny & Murder. David is a #1 New York Times bestselling author and an award-winning staff writer at The New Yorker magazine. Download Sea Control 440 – The Wager with David Grann … Continue reading Sea Control 440 – The Wager with David Grann →
By Jared Samuelson Dr. Heather Haley joins us to tell the tale of the USS Oregon’s journey from the west coast to the east coast at the outbreak of the Spanish-American War in 1898. Heather is a historian at the Naval History and Heritage Command. Download Sea Control 439 – The Fantastic Voyage of USS … Continue reading Sea Control 439 – The Fantastic Voyage of USS Oregon with Dr. Heather Haley →
By Jared Samuelson Dr. Douglas Guilfoyle joins the program to discuss his paper in British Yearbook of International Law: “Litigation as Statecraft: Small States and the Law of the Sea.” Douglas Guilfoyle is Professor of International Law and Security at the University of New South Wales Canberra at the Australian Defence Force Academy. His principal … Continue reading Sea Control 438 – Small States and the Law of the Sea with Dr. Douglas Guilfoyle →
By Jared Samuelson The Center for Maritime Strategy’s Navalist, Dr. Steve Wills, joins us to discuss perception and reality as it relates to the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad. Steve is a Research Scientist with CNA’s Strategy and Policy Analysis Program. As a Navy historian, his research interests include the history of U.S. Navy strategy development … Continue reading Sea Control 437 – Kaliningrad: Perception and Reality with Dr. Steve Wills →
By Jared Samuelson Vincent P. O’Hara and Trent Hone join the program to discuss their most recent edited volume, Fighting in the Dark, Naval Combat at Night, 1904-1944. Vincent P. O’Hara is an independent historian who specializes in early and mid-20th century naval warfare. He is the author of nineteen books and edited volumes. Trent … Continue reading Sea Control 436 – Fighting in the Dark with Trent Hone and Vincent P. O’Hara →
By Dmitry Filipoff Last week CIMSEC ran pieces submitted in response to our call for articles on pitching novel capability ideas. As technology changes and the threat environment intensifies, the ability to harness disruptive innovation will be a major source of competitive advantage. Authors assessed platform concepts for contested logistics and fielding modular capability, as … Continue reading Pitch Your Capability Week Concludes on CIMSEC →
By Jared Samuelson Gabrielle Carmine joins the program to provide a first-hand account of the passage of the High Seas Treaty. Gabrielle is a fourth-year Marine Science and Conservation PhD student at Duke University in the Marine Geospatial Ecology Lab. Her doctoral research in ocean science focuses on high seas fisheries, corporate powers, and ocean … Continue reading Sea Control 435 – The High Seas Treaty with Gabrielle Carmine →
By Jared Samuelson Dita Liliansa joins the program to discuss her article for the interpreter, a Lowy Institute publication, entitled, “Could Indonesia legally stop transit by nuclear-powered AUKUS subs?” Liliansa is an Ocean Law and Policy Researcher at the National University of Singapore Centre for International Law. Sea Control 434 – Can Indonesia Stop the … Continue reading Sea Control 434 – Can Indonesia Stop the Transit of AUKUS Subs with Dita Liliansa →
By Jared Samuelson Marisol Maddox joins the program to discuss her chapter contribution to the report Navigating Breakup: Security Realities of Freezing Politics and Thawing Landscapes in the Arctic. Her chapter contribution is entitled, “Implications of climate change for military operations in the Arctic.” She is a Senior Arctic Analyst at the Polar Institute of … Continue reading Sea Control 433 – Climate Change and Military Operations in the Arctic with Marisol Maddox →
By Jared Samuelson Dr. Gregg Andrews joins the program to discuss his book, Shantyboats and Roustabouts, the River Poor of St. Louis, 1875-1930. Gregg is a Distinguished Professor Emeritus of History at Texas State University. Download Sea Control 432 – Shantyboats and Roustabouts with Dr. Gregg Andrews Links 1. Shantyboats and Roustabouts – The River … Continue reading Sea Control 432 – Shantyboats and Roustabouts with Dr. Gregg Andrews →
By Jared Samuelson Tom Crestodina speaks about his children’s book, Working Boats: An Inside Look at Ten Amazing Watercraft and the experience of being a fisherman in Alaska. In addition to the masterful illustrations he created for his book, Crestodina includes a little something for everyone to learn about the fishing industry. Download Sea Control … Continue reading Sea Control 431 – Working Boats with Tom Crestodina →
By Jared Samuelson Captain Sean Andrews of the Royal Australian Navy joins the program to discuss the RAN’s role in fisheries enforcement and the complexities inherent in that mission. Andrews recently published a chapter for the book, Sea Power by Other Means: Naval Contributions to National Objectives beyond Sea Control and Power Projection, and Traditional Service … Continue reading Sea Control 430 – Australian Constabulary Missions with Sean Andrews →
By Jared Samuelson Luke Coffey and Dr. Can Kaspoğlu, both of the Hudson Institute, discuss the changing strategic environment in the Black Sea. They co-authored a report for the Hudson Institute titled: “A New Black Sea Strategy for a New Black Sea Reality.” Download Sea Control 429 – “A New Black Sea Reality” with Luke … Continue reading Sea Control 429 – “A New Black Sea Reality” with Luke Coffey and Dr. Can Kaspoğlu →
By Anna McNiel John Konrad, the CEO and founder of gCaptain, discusses rebuilding Loran-C and argues that GPS’ vulnerabilities necessitate a redundant system. Konrad also advocates for the introduction of AI into the Loran system to allow for greater accuracy and improved overall performance. Download Sea Control 428 – “Could AI-fueled Amateur Radio Rebuild Loran-C?” … Continue reading Sea Control 428 – Could AI-Fueled Amateur Radio Rebuild Loran-C? with John Konrad →
By Jared Samuelson Dr. Nizan Feldman discusses his article published in Security Studies and co-authored with Mark Shipton, entitled “Naval Power, Merchant Fleets, and the Impact of Conflict on Trade.” Dr. Nizan Feldman is an assistant professor at the Division of International Relations, School of Political Science, University of Haifa. He is also a senior … Continue reading Sea Control 427 – The Impact of Conflict on Trade with Dr. Nizan Feldman →
By Andrea Howard LT Kyle Cregge joins the podcast to discuss his March 2023 article, “Every Ship a SAG,” published by CIMSEC. LT Cregge is a surface warfare officer slated to relieve as the Operations Officer on USS Pickney. The conversation covers his vision of incorporating Large Unmanned Surface Vehicles (LUSV) into the fleet, in … Continue reading Sea Control 426 – “Every Ship a SAG” with LT Kyle Cregge →
By Jared Samuelson Dr. Sebastian Bruns joins the program to discuss his recent article for CIMSEC, “The Swedish Navy in NATO: Opportunities and Challenges.” Dr. Bruns also highlights how Sweden and Finland’s NATO bids change the strategic geography in Europe. Download Sea Control 425 – Sweden’s Navy in NATO with Dr. Sebastian Bruns Links 1. … Continue reading Sea Control 425 – Sweden’s Navy in NATO with Dr. Sebastian Bruns →
By Alexia Bouallagui Rear Admiral Jean-Mathieu Rey discusses French naval diplomacy and international naval cooperation. Rear Admiral Jean-Mathieu Rey is in charge of the French Navy’s international relations and was formerly the Commander of French forces in the Pacific. Download Sea Control 424 – French Naval Diplomacy with Rear Admiral Jean-Mathieu Rey (English Version) Alexia … Continue reading Sea Control 424 – French Naval Diplomacy with Rear Admiral Jean-Mathieu Rey (English Version) →
By Alexia Bouallagui Rear Admiral Jean-Mathieu Rey discusses French naval diplomacy and international naval cooperation. Rear Admiral Jean-Mathieu Rey is in charge of the French Navy’s international relations and was formerly the Commander of French forces in the Pacific. Download Sea Control 424 – French Naval Diplomacy with Rear Admiral Jean-Mathieu Rey (French Version) Alexia … Continue reading Sea Control 424 – French Naval Diplomacy with Rear Admiral Jean-Mathieu Rey (French Version) →
By Jared Samuelson Dr. Sidharth Kaushal joins us to discuss the first unmanned raid on Sevastopol in late 2022 and what it might portend for the future of naval warfare. Dr. Kaushal’s research at RUSI covers the impact of technology on maritime doctrine in the 21st century and the role of sea power in a … Continue reading Sea Control 423 – The First Unmanned Raid on Sevastopol with Dr. Sidharth Kaushal →
By Jared Samuelson Tuneer Mukherjee joins Sea Control to discuss artificial intelligence in naval warfare. Mukherjee highlights the speed of development versus the speed of regulation and the ability to program AI to follow current international law. Download Sea Control 422 – Artificial Intelligence in Naval Operations with Tuneer Mukherjee Links 1. “Securing the maritime … Continue reading Sea Control 422 – Artificial Intelligence in Naval Operations with Tuneer Mukherjee →
By Jared Samuelson Author Julia Jones joins us to discuss her book on British yachtsmen volunteers of World War II, Uncommon Courage – The Yachtsmen Volunteers of World War II. Julia is an English writer, editor, and classic yacht owner whose father served in the Royal Naval Volunteer Supplementary Reserve. She is a Literary Contributor … Continue reading Sea Control 421 – Uncommon Courage: Yachtsmen Volunteers of WWII with Julia Jones →
By Ed Salo Stephen DeCasien, a Ph.D. candidate at Texas A&M University studying Nautical Archaeology, discusses his team’s effort to build a naval ram based on ancient techniques. The ram DeCasien and his team produced is the first of its type built in 1,500 years. Download Sea Control 420 – Building an Ancient Naval Ram … Continue reading Sea Control 420 – Building an Ancient Naval Ram with Stephen DeCasien →
By Anna McNiel In Sea Control’s first in-person interview, the commanding officer and first woman to command USS Constitution, CDR Billie Farrell, joins us to discuss what it is like to command a piece of American history. Download Sea Control 419 – Commanding a Piece of American History with CDR Billie Farrell Links 1. USS … Continue reading Sea Control 419 – Commanding a Piece of American History with CDR Billie Farrell →
By Jared Samuelson Dr. Olga Chiriac joins the program to discuss her article for CIMSEC entitled “The 2022 Maritime Doctrine of the Russian Federation: Mobilization, Maritime Law & Socio-Economic Warfare.” Dr. Olga R. Chiriac is a Black Sea State Department Title VIII research fellow for the Middle East Institute in Washington, DC and an associated … Continue reading Sea Control 418 – Russia’s 2022 Maritime Doctrine with Dr. Olga Chiriac →
By Jared Samuelson Dr. Lawrence Okechukwu Udeagbala joins the program to discuss the composition and performance of the Nigerian and Biafran navies during the 1967-1970 Nigerian Civil War. Dr. Udeagbala is a Research Fellow in the Centre for Critical Thinking, Teaching and Learning and a Lecturer in the Department of History and War Studies, Nigerian … Continue reading Sea Control 417 – The Nigerian and Biafran Navies in the Nigerian Civil War with Dr. Lawrence Okechukwu Udeagbala →
By Ed Salo Blake Herzinger joins the program to discuss his recent article for Proceedings about embarking academics on naval vessels. Blake is a Pacific Forum non-resident WSD-Handa fellow and a U.S. Navy Reserve officer. He has spent 13 years in service with the U.S. Navy as an intelligence officer, with experience across the Indo-Pacific … Continue reading Sea Control 416 – “The Navy Should Take More Academics to Sea” with Blake Herzinger →
By Jared Samuelson Steve Carmel joins the program to discuss the dangerous gap in American tanker requirements and what can be done to close it. Steve Carmel is Senior Vice President at Maersk Line Limited. He is a past member of the Naval Studies Board, the CNO Executive Panel, and Marine Board. Download Sea Control … Continue reading Sea Control 415 – The Tanker Capability Gap with Steve Carmel →
By Jared Samuelson Dr. Elaine Murphy, an Associate Professor of Maritime and Naval History at the University of Plymouth, joins the program to discuss her research on women and the Navy in the age of sail. Download Sea Control – 414 Women and the Navy in the Age of Sail with Elaine Murphy Links 1. … Continue reading Sea Control – 414 Women and the Navy in the Age of Sail with Elaine Murphy →
By Jared Samuelson Dr. Daniella McCahey and Dr. Jean de Pomereu join the program to discuss their book, Antarctica: A History in 100 Objects, and some of their favorite items from the collection of objects chosen to represent the Antarctic. Dr. McCahey is an Assistant Professor in Modern British History at Texas Tech University. Her … Continue reading Sea Control 413 – Antarctica: A History in 100 Objects with Dr. Daniella McCahey and Dr. Jean de Pomereu →
By Jared Samuelson Rear Admiral Sascha Rachwitz and Commander Mark Baumert of the German Navy join the program to discuss their recent Proceedings article “NATO Navies Must Get the Balance Right.” They argue for a reexamination of force structure to account for the most probable threats and the most demanding threats. Download Sea Control – … Continue reading Sea Control – 412 “NATO’s Navies Must Get the Balance Right” with Sascha Rachwitz and Mark Baumert →
By Jared Samuelson Dr. Zoumpoulia Amaxilati joins us to discuss the Seafarers’ Wages Bill and its potential impact on the maritime industry. Dr. Amaxilati is a lecturer in shipping and trade law at the Institute of International Shipping and Trade Law at Swansea University where she teaches Admiralty law, Charterparties: law and practice, carriage of … Continue reading Sea Control 411 – The Seafarers’ Wages Bill with Dr. Zoumpoulia Amaxilati →
By Anna McNiel David Reamer joins Sea Control to discuss his Anchorage Daily News article, “Mutiny and Ice: The 1908 Journey of the S.S. Ohio from Seattle to Nome.” Mr. Reamer is a historian who writes about the city of Anchorage, Alaska. His peer-reviewed articles include topics as diverse as baseball, housing discrimination, Alaska Jewish … Continue reading Sea Control 410 – “Mutiny and Ice,” The SS Ohio with David Reamer →
By Jared Samuelson Thu Nguyen Hoang Anh joins Sea Control to discuss her contribution to Fulcrum’s series on the significance of UNCLOS for Vietnam. Thu is a graduate student at the European University Institute majoring in Transnational Governance. Download Sea Control 409 – Why UNCLOS Matters to Vietnam with Thu Nguyen Hoang Anh Links 1. … Continue reading Sea Control 409 – Why UNCLOS Matters to Vietnam with Thu Nguyen Hoang Anh →
By Jared Samuelson Dr. Joshua Tallis joins the program to discuss the evolution of NATO’s maritime command and control and the future for the Standing Naval Force. Dr. Tallis is a naval analyst at the Center for Naval Analyses, where he is a senior research scientist in the Operations Evaluation Group. He has embedded as … Continue reading Sea Control 408 – NATO’s Maritime Future with Joshua Tallis →
By Jared Samuelson Brent Sadler joins the program to discuss lessons learned from the naval war in Ukraine and what the U.S. can apply to a potential fight with China. Brent Sadler is a retired Navy captain and senior research fellow for naval warfare and advanced technology in the Center for National Defense at the … Continue reading Sea Control 407 – Applying Lessons from Ukraine’s Naval War with Brent Sadler →
By Ed Salo Dr. Mark Benbow, an associate professor of history at Marymount University, joins Sea Control to discuss his book, Woodrow Wilson’s Wars: the Making of America’s first modern Commander in Chief. Dr. Benbow explores the role of Woodrow Wilson as the commander-in-chief during his presidency and argues how Wilson serves as a decent … Continue reading Sea Control 406-The Making of the Modern Commander-in-Chief with Mark Benbow →
By Jared Samuelson Dr. Robert Anderson joins the program to discuss his paper, “The Sea Corporation,” on maritime organizational law. Dr. Anderson is a Professor of Law at the Pepperdine University School of Law. Download Sea Control 405 – The Sea Corporation with Dr. Robert Anderson Links 1. “The Sea Corporation,” by Robert Anderson, SSRN, … Continue reading Sea Control 405 – The Sea Corporation with Dr. Robert Anderson →
By Ed Salo Robert Haddick joins Sea Control to discuss his book Fire on the Water: China, America, and the future of the Pacific. The second edition of the book has recently been published by the Naval Institute Press. Robert Haddick is a visiting senior fellow at the Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies, Air Force Association. He is a former U.S. Marine Corps … Continue reading Sea Control- 404 An Updated Perspective on China with Robert Haddick →
By Jared Samuelson Author Scot Christenson joins the program to discuss his book, Cats in the Navy, about these trusted companions who sailed the seas with navies around the globe. Scot is the director of communications for the U.S. Naval Institute. Download Sea Control 403 – Cats in the Navy with Scot Christenson Links 1. Cats … Continue reading Sea Control 403 – Cats in the Navy with Scot Christenson →
By Ed Salo Dr. John Curatola, the Military Historian at the Jenny Craig Institute for the Study of War and Democracy, discusses his book Autumn of Our Discontent: Fall 1949 and the Crises in American National Security. Dr. Curatola examines the events of the Fall of 1949, that changed the American view of National Security … Continue reading Sea Control 402- How Fall 1949 Shaped the Cold War with Dr. John Curatola →
By Jared Samuelson Robert Haddick joins the program to discuss his article for War on the Rocks, “Defeat China’s Navy, Defeat China’s War Plan.” Robert Haddick is a visiting senior fellow at the Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies, Air, and Space Forces Association. He is also the director of research at Champion Hill Ventures. Download … Continue reading Sea Control 401 – Defeat China’s Navy, Defeat China’s War Plan with Robert Haddick →
By Jared Samuelson 250 episodes since the revival of the Sea Control podcast and we are still going strong! Dr. Arron Honniball and Aristyo Darmawan join us to discuss UNCLOS Article 51, military training as “other legitimate activities.” Dr. Arron Honniball is a Senior Research Fellow at the Max Planck Foundation for International Peace and … Continue reading Sea Control 400 – UNCLOS Article 51 at 40 with Dr. Arron Honniball and Aristyo Darmawan →
By Walker Mills US Navy officers Trevor Phillips-Levine and Collin Fox join the program to talk about their recent article “Hedging With Humility” in War on the Rocks that discussed the feasibility of a Chinese invasion of Taiwan. Download Sea Control 399- The Need to Hedge for Taiwan’s Security Links 1. “Hedging with Humility: Reassessing … Continue reading Sea Control 399- The Need to Hedge for Taiwan’s Security with Trevor Phillips-Levine and Collin Fox →
By Jared Samuelson Dr. Aaro Sahari and Dr. Saara Matala join the program to discuss the transnational development of icebreakers. Dr. Sahari is a postdoctoral researcher in history at the University of Helsinki and the vice-chair of the Finnish Association for Maritime History. Dr. Matala is an historian of technology and business, with specialist interests … Continue reading Sea Control 398 – Transnational Development of Icebreakers with Dr. Aaro Sahari and Dr. Saara Matala →
By Jared Samuelson Chiara Pavesi joins the podcast to discuss her contribution to the Associazione di Consulenza in Diritto del Mare’s (ASCOMARE) 2021 Yearbook on the Law of the Sea. Chiara is a Project Coordinator and Research Assistant for ASCOMARE. Download Sea Control 397 – Judicial Responses to the Silences of UNCLOS with Chiara Pavesi … Continue reading Sea Control 397 – Judicial Responses to the Silences of UNCLOS with Chiara Pavesi →
By Jared Samuelson Dr. Daniel Fiott joins the program to discuss Russian naval dominance in the Black Sea, how the war on land can impact Russian naval strategy, and Ukraine’s response to Russian sea control. Dr. Fiott is a non-resident fellow at the Real Elcano Institute, an assistant professor at the Free University of Brussels, … Continue reading Sea Control 396- Russian Naval Dominance in the Black Sea with Dr. Daniel Fiott →
By Walker Mills Samuel Bendett joins the program to unpack the Russian Federation’s new 2022 Maritime Doctrine. Sam Bendett is a research analyst at the Center for Naval Analyses’ Russia Studies Program and an Adjunct Senior Fellow at the Center for a New American Security. Download Sea Control 395 – Russia’s New Maritime Doctrine with … Continue reading Sea Control 395 – Russia’s New Maritime Doctrine with Samuel Bendett →
By Jared Samuelson Walker Mills and Erik Limpaecher join the program to discuss expeditionary energy in support of Expeditionary Advanced Base Operations. Download Sea Control 394 – Powering EABO with Walker Mills and Erik Limpaecher Links 1. “Powering EABO – Aluminum fuel for the future fight,” by Walker D. Mills, Jacob Clayton, and Erik R. … Continue reading Sea Control 394 – Powering EABO with Walker Mills and Erik Limpaecher →
By Jared Samuelson CAPT Bill Shafley rejoins the podcast to discuss the Carrier Battle Groups of the Cold War, how the modern Carrier Strike Group evolved, and how the DESRON staffing construct may need to change. Download Sea Control 393 – Beyond the CWC Concept with CAPT Bill Shafley Links 1. “A New Desron Staff … Continue reading Sea Control 393 – Beyond the CWC Concept with CAPT Bill Shafley →
By Zsófia Wolford The Arctic is warming at least four times faster than the rest of the globe, opening up new trade routes and making natural resources more accessible to Arctic states. Changes driven by climate change, and regional competition and militarization have increased over the past decade, with Russia being a dominant player in … Continue reading Sea Control 392 – Russia’s Arctic Strategy in a Changing Region with Katarzyna Zysk →
In CIMSEC’s first podcast collaboration with the Yokosuka Council on Asia-Pacific Studies, we are airing the YCAPS Indo-Pacific Maritime Hour discussion, “Why the United States Needs a Real Maritime Strategy,” moderated by friend of the program John Bradford and featuring Jimmy Drennan and Blake Herzinger. Download Sea Control 391 – Indo-Pacific Maritime Hour with Blake … Continue reading Sea Control 391 – Indo-Pacific Maritime Hour with Blake Herzinger & Jimmy Drennan →
By Jared Samuelson Dr. Camille Goodman joins the podcast to discuss her book Coastal State Jurisdiction over Living Resources in the Exclusive Economic Zone, and fisheries, enforcement, UNCLOS, and more. Dr. Goodman is a Senior Lecturer and Head of Postgraduate Studies at the Australian National Centre for Ocean Resources and Security at the University of … Continue reading Sea Control 390 – Coastal State Jurisdiction Over Living Resources with Dr. Camille Goodman →
By Ed Salo Major Ben Griffin, Chief of the Military History Division at the USMA, joins the program to discuss his new book, Reagan’s War Stories: A Cold War Presidency. Dr. Griffin examines the popular fiction that Reagan consumed during his life, and how that influenced his worldview. Griffin argues that the novels of Tom Clancy, Louis L’Amour, and science … Continue reading Sea Control 389 – Reagan’s War Stories with Benjamin Griffin →
By Jared Samuelson Dr. Aaron Stein joins Sea Control to discuss his War on the Rocks article calling for expanded basing options in Greece and Cyprus. Aaron Stein is the chief content officer at Metamorphic Media. He is also the author of The US War against ISIS: How America and its Allies Defeated the Caliphate. … Continue reading Sea Control 388 – The Case for More Basing in Greece & Cyprus with Dr. Aaron Stein →
By Jared Samuelson RADM Tom Andrews (ret.) joins Sea Control to discuss naval aviation’s role in the Battle off Samar. Download Sea Control 387 – The Untold Story of the Battle Off Samar Links “The Battle of Leyte Gulf: The Untold Story (Part I),” RADM (Ret) Tom Andrews, Naval Order of the United States, June … Continue reading Sea Control 387 – The Untold Story of the Battle Off Samar →
By Jared Samuelson Major Matt Graham joins Sea Control to discuss amphibious doctrine, historical case studies of Army-led amphibious operations and a future role for the Army in amphibious operations. Major Matthew Graham is an active-duty armor officer with combat experience in Afghanistan and is currently a student at the School of Advanced Military Studies. … Continue reading Sea Control 386 – Tanks in the Surf with Matt Graham →
By Anna McNeil Sea Control is joined by CDR Chris Landis, USN to discuss his article, “Develop Separate Navy Cyber and Signal Warfare Communities.” CDR Landis has been recognized for his sustained superior performance in C4I/IT as one of the 2021 AFCEA Copernicus award winners, and has experience in defensive cyber operations. He is currently … Continue reading Sea Control 385 – Navy Cyber Workforce with Chris Landis →
By Jared Samuelson Abhijit Singh joins Sea Control to discuss India’s changing relationship with South Korea and the opportunities it presents, particularly in the maritime domain. Abhijit Singh is a former naval officer and Senior Fellow at Observer Research Foundation who heads ORF’s Maritime Policy Initiative. Download Sea Control 384 – India’s Changing Relationship with … Continue reading Sea Control 384 – India’s Changing Relationship with South Korea with Abhijit Singh →
By Jared Samuelson Bryan Clark rejoins the podcast to discuss his Hudson Institute report on what naval aviation can do to regain its edge as it eyes a nascent Chinese threat. Bryan is a Senior Fellow and Director, Center for Defense Concepts and Technology at Hudson Institute. Download Sea Control 383 – Regaining the High … Continue reading Sea Control 383 – Regaining the High Ground for Naval Aviation with Bryan Clark →
By Jared Samuelson Dr. Kristian Åtland joins Sea Control to discuss how Russia has used Notices to Air Missions (NOTAMs) as a messaging device in the waters near Norway. Dr. Åtland is a Senior Research Fellow with the Norwegian Defence Research Establishment (FFI), located at Kjeller, Norway. He holds a PhD in political science from … Continue reading Sea Control 382 – Russian NOTAM Use Near Norway with Dr. Kristian Åtland →
By Jared Samuelson Eric Hovey, fresh off a tour at Naval Sea Systems Command, joins the podcast to discuss his recent article on the U.S. amphibious shipbuilding ecosystem. Eric Hovey is a Marine Corps Intelligence Officer and Defense Acquisition Corps Member. He previously served as Marine Liaison to the Amphibious Assault and Connectors Program Office … Continue reading Sea Control 381 – How to Win Friends & Influence Shipbuilding with Eric Hovey →
By Walker Mills Dr. Tommy Jamison, an assistant professor at the Naval Postgraduate School, joins the program to discuss his doctoral dissertation “Pacific Wars: Peripheral Conflict and the Making of the US New Navy, 1864-1897.” Dr. Jamison covers the overlooked role of Pacific navies on the development of the United States Navy. Download Sea Control … Continue reading Sea Control 379 – Pacific Wars, 1864-1897, and the Making of the U.S. Navy with Dr. Tommy Jamison →
By Dr. Edward Salo Dr. Paul Kennedy, J. Richardson Dilworth Professor of History and Founding Director of International Security Studies at Yale University, joins the program to discuss his new book, Victory at Sea: Naval Power and the Transformation of the Global Order in World War II. Dr. Kennedy examines six major navies of the Second … Continue reading Sea Control 378 – Victory at Sea with Dr. Paul Kennedy →
By Anna McNeil Dr. Brian Holmes joins us to discuss his several series of articles on intelligence analysis, particularly “Analytic Reflection: Measuring the Attributes of Open and All-Source Intelligence.” Dr. Holmes is the National Intelligence Officer for Emerging and Disruptive Technologies. He has previously served in the U.S. Navy as a Reserve Officer, and has … Continue reading Sea Control 377 – Intelligence Analysis and Analytic Reflection with Dr. Brian Holmes →
By Jared Samuelson Dr. Corine Wood-Donnelly joins us to discuss icebergs, their value as a resource, who has “claim” to them and the question of iceberg sovereignty! Dr. Wood-Donnelly is an Associate Professor of International Relations and the High North. She is the Scientific Coordinator for JUSTNORTH (EU project 869327) and leads the Justice, Sustainability … Continue reading Sea Control 376 – Iceberg Sovereignty with Dr. Corine Wood-Donnelly →
By Jared Samuelson Dr. Swati Srivastava joins the podcast to discuss the English East India Company and the making of modern state sovereignty. Dr. Srivastava is Assistant Professor of Political Science at Purdue University. Download Sea Control 375 – The East India Company and Modern State Sovereignty Links 1. “Corporate Sovereign Awakening and the making … Continue reading Sea Control 375 – The East India Company and Modern State Sovereignty →
By Jared Samuelson Dr. Ståle Ulriksen joins the program to discuss his 2019 paper on enhancing cooperation between Norway and the U.S. Marine Corps. Dr. Ståle Ulriksen is a senior researcher at the Royal Norwegian Naval Academy. Download Sea Control 374 – Enhancing Norwegian-USMC Cooperation with Dr. Ståle Ulriksen Links 1. “Building on Strength – … Continue reading Sea Control 374 – Enhancing Norwegian-USMC Cooperation with Dr. Ståle Ulriksen →
By Jared Samuelson Bradley Martin and Kristen Gunness join us to discuss what a coercive quarantine of Taiwan might look like, the implications, and associated risks for escalation. Bradley Martin is the director of the RAND National Security Supply Chain Institute, and a senior policy researcher at the RAND Corporation. Martin retired from the Navy … Continue reading Sea Control 373 – A Coercive Quarantine of Taiwan with Dr. Bradley Martin and Kristen Gunness →
By Jared Samuelson In the wake of the U.S. Navy testing uncrewed vessels as part of the Rim of the Pacific exercise, Johnathan Falcone and Jonathan Panter join the podcast to discuss possible drawbacks of autonomous vessels. Jonathan Panter is a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Political Science at Columbia University. His research examines … Continue reading Sea Control 372 – The Problem with Autonomous Ships →
By Walker Mills Dr. Oscar Julian Palma Morales joins the program to discuss his research and work on maritime security and drug trafficking in Colombia. Dr. Morales is a Professor at the Department of International, Political and Urban Studies, and former Director of the Observatory on Illicit Drugs and Weapons, at Universidad del Rosario. He … Continue reading Sea Control 371 – Maritime Security and Colombia with Dr. Oscar Palma Morales →
By Zsófia Wolford New co-host Zsofia Wolford is joined by Nicolò Fasola, former Junior Eisenhower Fellow at NATO’s Defense College and Doctoral Researcher at the University of Birmingham, to discuss the new Strategic Concept, the future of arms control, and NATO’s new defense and deterrence posture. They will also explore the limitations of the new … Continue reading Sea Control 370 – NATO’s Shifting Approach to Strategic Stability, Defense, and Deterrence with Nicolò Fasola →
By Walker Mills Dr. Anna Sergi joins the program to discuss her research on organized crime in ports around the world. Dr. Anna Sergi is a Professor at the University of Essex. She specializes in organized crime and comparative criminal justice and, more recently, drug importations through seaports. Download Sea Control 369 – Conceptualizing Ports … Continue reading Sea Control 369 – Conceptualizing Ports and Organized Crime with Dr. Anna Sergi →
By Jared Samuelson Gina Fiore rejoins the program to discuss the Quad’s new Maritime Domain Awareness Initiative. Gina Fiore is a senior associate with Pew’s Ending Illegal Fishing Project. She manages projects related to illegal fishing and convergence crimes and acts as a liaison between Pew and the military and national security communities. Download Sea … Continue reading Sea Control 368 – Gina Fiore on The Quad’s New MDA Initiative →
By Andrea Howard and Alexia Bouallagui Admiral James Stavridis joins the program about his new book, To Risk It All: Nine Conflicts and the Crucible of Decision. Alexia edited and produced this episode. Admiral Stavridis was a four-star Admiral in the US navy and served 4 years as supreme allied commander of NATO. His new … Continue reading Sea Control 367 – To Risk it All with Adm (ret) James Stavridis →
By Jared Samuelson Jason Ileto joins us to discuss cybersecurity, cyber warfare, and the potential impact on strategic sealift capability. Commander Jason Ileto is a supply officer in the US Navy. He earned a master of science in operations research from the Naval Postgraduate School in 2011 and is currently pursuing a graduate degree at … Continue reading Sea Control 366 – Cybersecurity and Strategic Sealift with Jason Ileto →
By Jared Samuelson Garrett Chandler and Matthew Carstensen join us to discuss their article on Army over-the-shore logistics. Major Garrett Chandler is an Army logistician completing his studies at the School of Advanced Military Studies. He previously served as the course director for the Army’s Supply Chain Management and Master Logistician courses at Fort Lee, … Continue reading Sea Control 365 – LOTS to be Desired with Garrett Chandler and Matt Carstensen →
By Jared Samuelson Brian Hart and Matthew P. Funaiole join the podcast to describe how foreign companies are bankrolling Chinese Navy expansion. Brian Hart is a fellow with the China Power Project at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), where he researches the evolving nature of Chinese power. Matthew P. Funaiole is vice … Continue reading Sea Control 364 – How Foreign Companies Are Financing China’s Naval Expansion →
By Jared Samuelson Alexander Powell joins the program to discuss the potential uses for maritime sabotage in a great power conflict. Alexander is an expert on SOF, terrorist group tactics, and counterterrorism. He has worked extensively on security issues in Afghanistan. Download Sea Control 363 – Maritime Sabotage in Great Power Competition with Alexander Powell … Continue reading Sea Control 363 – Maritime Sabotage in Great Power Competition with Alexander Powell →
By Jared Samuelson Sea Control co-host Walker Mills and Tim Heck join the podcast to discuss early amphibious lessons learned from Ukraine. Walker mills is a Marine infantry officer currently serving as an exchange officer at the Colombian Naval Academy in Cartagena, Colombia. He is also a nonresident fellow at the Brute Krulak Center for … Continue reading Sea Control 362 – Amphibious Lessons Learned from Ukraine with Tim Heck & Walker Mills →
By Jared Samuelson Blake Herzinger and Gerry Doyle join the program to discuss their new book on the Chinese arsenal, Carrier Killer: China’s Anti-Ship Ballistic Missiles and Theater of Operations in the early 21st Century. Blake is a Pacific Forum Non-resident WSD-Handa fellow and a U.S. Navy Reserve officer. He has spent 13 years in … Continue reading Sea Control 361 – Carrier Killers with Gerry Doyle and Blake Herzinger →
By Andrea Howard Greg Poling joins the program to talk about his new book On Dangerous Ground: America’s Century in the South China Sea (Oxford University Press, 2022). Greg directs the Southeast Asia Program and Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, where he is also a Senior Fellow. He … Continue reading Sea Control 360 – On Dangerous Ground in the South China Sea with Greg Poling →
By Jared Samuelson Stable Seas’ Jay Benson joins Sea Control to discuss his most recent report on maritime radiological and nuclear trafficking. Jay’s focus areas include the Indo-Pacific, maritime domain awareness and violent extremists operating in the maritime domain. Download Sea Control 359 – Maritime Radiological and Nuclear Trafficking with Jay Benson Links 1. “Maritime … Continue reading Sea Control 359 – Maritime Radiological and Nuclear Trafficking with Jay Benson →
By Alexia Bouallagui L’animatrice, rédactrice et productrice Alexia Bouallagui s’entretient avec le Commandant Jeremy Bachelier, Officier de Liaison français au Centre de Fusion de l’Information (IFC) à Singapour. Ils discutent des missions du centre et de la contribution de l’IFC à la sécurité maritime du point de vue d’un Officier de Liaison français. Ils abordent … Continue reading Sea Control 358 – Information Fusion Center Singapore with CDR Jeremy Bachelier (French Version) →
By Alexia Bouallagui Commander Jeremy Bachelier, the French Liaison Officer at the Information Fusion Center (IFC) in Singapore joins us to discuss the missions of the center and the IFC’s contribution to maritime security from the perspective of a French Liaison Officer. We also explore the current and future challenges to maritime security in the … Continue reading Sea Control 358 – Information Fusion Center Singapore with CDR Jeremy Bachelier (English Version) →
By Jared Samuelson Dr. Tamar Meshel joins us to discuss artificial waterways in international water law and their potential to cause tension and conflict. Dr. Meshel is an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Law at the University of Alberta. Sea Control 357 – Artificial Waterways in International Water Law with Dr. Tamar Meshel Links … Continue reading Sea Control 357 – Artificial Waterways in International Water Law with Dr. Tamar Meshel →
By Jared Samuelson Dr. Gohar Petrossian joins us to discuss global fish transshipment networks, how to identify central actors, and recommendations for enforcement organizations. Dr. Petrossian is an Associate Professor of Criminal Justice and the Director of the International Crime and Justice Master’s Program at John Jay College of Criminal Justice. Sea Control 356 – … Continue reading Sea Control 356 – Global Fish Transshipment Networks with Dr. Gohar Petrossian →
By Jared Samuelson Dr. Seth Cropsey joins the program to discuss the dimensions of the Ukrainian War in the Black Sea. Dr. Cropsey is the founder and president of the Yorktown Institute. He served as a naval officer, as assistant to the Secretary of Defense, and as deputy Undersecretary of the Navy during the Reagan … Continue reading Sea Control 355 – The War at Sea with Dr. Seth Cropsey →
By Matthew Hipple The Bartlett Maritime Corporation intends to build a brand-new naval repair depot and submarine construction support facility, alongside potential repair shipyards, in Lordstown and Lorain, Ohio. The ambitious project would build and use Oceangoing Transit Carriers to transport new submarine sub-modules and, eventually, complete submarines through the St. Lawrence Seaway. Relying on … Continue reading Sea Control 354 – Sub Shipyards for Northern Ohio with CAPT Edward Bartlett →
By Jared Samuelson Dr. Sara Caputo joins us to discuss her bottom-up look at the medical culture of the British seaman at the end of the 19th century. Dr. Caputo is an affiliated lecturer at the University of Cambridge and a Lumley Research Fellow in History. Download Sea Control 353 – The Medical Culture of … Continue reading Sea Control 353 – The Medical Culture of the British Seaman with Dr. Sara Caputo →
By Ed Salo Sea Control talks to Brendan Simms and Steven McGregor about their new book, The Silver Waterfall: How America Won the War in the Pacific at Midway. Brendan Simms is a Professor of the history of international relations in the Department of Politics and International Studies at the University of Cambridge. Steven McGregor … Continue reading Sea Control 352 – The Silver Waterfall: The Battle of Midway with Brendan Simms and Steven McGregor →
By Walker Mills David Alman joins the program to talk about his essay on maritime strategy and shipbuilding that won this year’s USNI General Prize Essay Contest. Sea Control 351 – Don’t Buy Warships (Yet) with David Alman Links 1. “Don’t Buy Warships (Yet),” by David Alman, USNI Proceedings, June 2022. 2. Sea Control 303: The … Continue reading Sea Control 351 – Don’t Buy Warships (Yet) with David Alman →
By Jared Samuelson To celebrate 200 episodes since our relaunch, we watched Top Gun: Maverick!! I’m joined by TOPGUN grad Graham Scarbro and retired Naval Aviatrix and Public Affairs Officer Sarah Higgins to capture all of our reactions to seeing Maverick on the Big Screen again 35 years later. Spoilers ahead! Download Sea Control 350 … Continue reading Sea Control 350 – Top Gun 2 Reactions Spoiler Warning →
By Jared Samuelson Julian Pawlak and Dr. Antoni Pienkos join the program to discuss maritime security perspectives of Poland, Portugal, and Greece. Julian Pawlak is research associate at the Helmut Schmidt University/University of the Federal Armed Forces Hamburg (HSU) and the German Institute for Defence and Strategic Studies (GIDS), the think tank of the German … Continue reading Sea Control 349 – Maritime Security Approaches of European NATO Members with Julian Pawlak and Dr. Antoni Pienkos →
By Jared Samuelson Meia Nouwens joins the program to discuss a report she coauthored for the International Institute for Strategic Studies entitled, “Taiwan, Cross-strait Stability and European Security: Implications and Response Options.” Meia is a Senior Fellow for Chinese Defense Policy and Military Modernization within the IISS Defense and Military Analysis Program and host of … Continue reading Sea Control 348 – Taiwan and European Security with Meia Nouwens →
By Jared Samuelson Dr. Chris Ma joins us to discuss wargaming efforts at the Center for Naval Analyses. Chris is the Wargaming Research Program Director at CNA. Sea Control 347 – Wargaming at CNA with Dr. Chris Ma Links 1. “Rolling the Iron Dice: From Analytical Wargaming to the Cycle of Research,” by Peter Perla, … Continue reading Sea Control 347 – Wargaming at CNA with Dr. Chris Ma →
By Jared Samuelson Cristina Garafola joins the program to discuss Chinese gray zone tactics, which countries they target with which tactics, and how the U.S. and its allies could counter these measures. Cristina Garafola is an associate policy researcher at the RAND Corporation. Her research focuses on the ramifications of China’s rise for its global … Continue reading Sea Control 346 – China’s Gray Zone Tactics with Cristina Garafola →
By Jared Samuelson Dr. Michael Petersen joins the program to re-evaluate Russian maritime warfare in light of events in Ukraine. Dr. Petersen is director of the Russia Maritime Studies Institute and Holloway Advanced Research Program at the U.S. Naval War College. Download Sea Control 345 – Reconsidering Russian Maritime Warfare with Dr. Michael Petersen Links … Continue reading Sea Control 345 – Reconsidering Russian Maritime Warfare with Dr. Michael Petersen →
By Alexia Bouallagui Host, Editor, and Producer Alexia Bouallagui talks with Dr. Christian Bueger and Dr. Jan Stockbruegger about their recent paper in the African Security Review, “Maritime security and the Western Indian Ocean’s militarization dilemma.” They analyze the situation in the Western Indian Ocean using the concept of the militarization dilemma. The surge of … Continue reading Sea Control 344 – The Western Indian Ocean’s Militarization Dilemma →
By Jared Samuelson The celebration of CIMSEC’s 10-year anniversary continues! Former presidents Sally DeBoer, Daniel Stefanus, and Director of Online Content Dmitry Filipoff join the podcast to celebrate the organization and reflect on their respective tenures. Download Sea Control 343 – 10 Years of CIMSEC with Sally DeBoer, Daniel Stefanus, and Dmitry Filipoff Jared Samuelson … Continue reading Sea Control 343 – 10 Years of CIMSEC with Sally DeBoer, Daniel Stefanus, and Dmitry Filipoff →
By Andrea Howard Sea Control talks with CAPT John Cordle and LCDR Reuben Keith Green about the culture and policy issues surrounding race in the maritime service. CAPT Cordle, USN (ret.) commanded two ships, the USS Oscar Austin (DDG-79) and San Jacinto (CG-56). LCDR Green, USN (ret.) served as the executive officer of a Pegasus-class … Continue reading Sea Control 342 – The Navy, in Black and White with John Cordle and Reuben Keith Green →
By Jared Samuelson Dr. Euan Graham joins the program to discuss a post he wrote for the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) about the Chinese lasing an Australian maritime patrol aircraft. Dr. Graham is a Senior Fellow at IISS. Download Sea Control 341 – A Chinese-Australian Lasing Incident with Dr. Euan Graham Links 1. … Continue reading Sea Control 341 – A Chinese-Australian Lasing Incident with Dr. Euan Graham →
By Jared Samuelson Tracey Williams, author of Adrift: The Curious Tale of the LEGO Lost at Sea, joins the program to discuss her book, her life as a beachcomber, and the impact of plastics on the ocean. Download Sea Control 340 – LEGO Lost at Sea with Tracey Williams Links 1. Adrift: The Curious Tale … Continue reading Sea Control 340 – LEGO Lost at Sea with Tracey Williams →
By Marie Williams Mark Nevitt, Cmdr., JAGC (Ret.), breaks down the 1936 Montreux Convention and its wartime importance – from a lawyer’s perspective. Mark is Associate Professor of Law at Syracuse University College of Law and a former tactical jet aviator and legal advisor to U.S. Sixth Fleet. Download Sea Control 339 – The Montreux … Continue reading Sea Control 339 – The Montreux Convention with Mark Nevitt →
By Jared Samuelson CIMSEC Presidents past and present Jimmy Drennan and Chris Stockdale, respectively, join the program to celebrate the organization’s past and look to the future. Download Sea Control 338 – 10 Years of CIMSEC with Chris Stockdale and Jimmy Drennan Jared Samuelson is Co-Host and Executive Producer of the Sea Control podcast. Contact … Continue reading Sea Control 338 – 10 Years of CIMSEC with Chris Stockdale and Jimmy Drennan →
By Walker Mills The program is joined by Noah “Spool” Spataro, Trevor “Mrs.” Phillips-Levine, and Andrew “Kramer” Tenbusch about the future of unmanned systems in naval aviation and their recent article in War on the Rocks, “Winged Luddites: Aviators are the Biggest Threat to Carrier Aviation.” Download Sea Control 337 – Why Aviators are the … Continue reading Sea Control 337 – Why Aviators are the Greatest Threat to Naval Aviation →
By Jared Samuelson Happy CIMSEC-versary!!! CIMSEC Founder Scott Cheney-Peters and original Sea Control host Matt Hipple join us to celebrate CIMSEC’s 10-year anniversary and discuss the site’s origins and evolution. Download Sea Control 336 — 10 Years of CIMSEC with Scott Cheney-Peters and Matt Hipple Jared Samuelson is Co-Host and Executive Producer of the Sea … Continue reading Sea Control 336 — 10 Years of CIMSEC with Scott Cheney-Peters and Matt Hipple →
By Jared Samuelson Dr. Chris Demchak joins the programs to discuss hacking at sea and its possible impacts. Dr. Demchak is the Hopper Chair for Cyber Security at the U.S. Naval War College. Download Sea Control 335 – Sea-Hacking from Land with Dr. Chris Demchak Links 1. “Can’t Sail Away from Cyber Attacks. ‘Sea-Hacking’ from … Continue reading Sea Control 335 – Sea-Hacking from Land with Dr. Chris Demchak →
By Jared Samuelson Dr. Ifesinachi Okafor-Yarwood joins us to discuss how attempts to improve African fisheries governance has impacted small-scale fisheries. Dr. Okafor-Yarwood is a Lecturer in Sustainable Development at the University of St. Andrews. Download Sea Control 334 – Survival of the Richest with Dr. Ifesinachi Okafor-Yarwood Links 1.” Survival of the Richest, not … Continue reading Sea Control 334 – Survival of the Richest with Dr. Ifesinachi Okafor-Yarwood →
By Alexia Bouallagui Marianne Peron-Doise joins host, editor and producer Alexia Bouallagui to discuss the Crimario Project and France’s role in the Indo-Pacific. Below are English and French episode versions of the conversation. Marianne Peron-Doise is Political Advisor to Crimario and a Senior Research Fellow at Instit de Recherche Strategique de l’Ecole Militaire, Paris and … Continue reading Sea Control 333 – Crimario: France, the EU and the Indo-Pacific →
By Jared Samuelson Author Mike Smylie joins the podcast to discuss his book, Voices from the Shoreline, vanishing fisherfolk, and fishing techniques along Britain’s west coast. Mike is a maritime historian specializing in the fishing industry. He has written more than 20 books on the subject. Download Sea Control 332 – Voices from the Shoreline … Continue reading Sea Control 332 – Voices from the Shoreline with Mike Smylie →
By Jared Samuelson Dr. Alexander Lott joins the program to discuss the Russian naval blockade in the Sea of Azov. Dr. Lott is a postdoctoral fellow at the Norwegian Centre for the Law of the Sea, University of Tromsø. Download Sea Control 331 – Russia’s Naval Blockade with Dr. Alexander Lott Links 1. “Russia’s Blockade … Continue reading Sea Control 331 – Russia’s Naval Blockade with Dr. Alexander Lott →
By Jared Samuelson Strikepod Systems’ David Strachan joins the program to discuss his blog post on Ukraine’s options for naval guerrilla warfare. Sea Control 330 – Ukraine & Naval Guerrilla Warfare with David Strachan Links 1. “UKR and Guerilla Naval Warfare,” by David Strachan, Strikepod Systems, March 15, 2022. 2. “Ukraine: Estonian cargo ship sinks in the Black … Continue reading Sea Control 330 – Ukraine and Naval Guerrilla Warfare with David Strachan →
By Jared Samuelson J Overton joins the podcast to discuss gray zone warfare and the San Juan Island boundary dispute. J is a non-resident fellow with the Modern War Institute and a Navy civilian. Sea Control 329 – The San Juan Island Boundary Dispute with J Overton Links 1. “The San Juan Island Boundary Dispute, … Continue reading Sea Control 329 – The San Juan Island Boundary Dispute with J Overton →
By Jared Samuelson Dr. Claude Berube joins the program to discuss his new book On Wide Seas, a study of the U.S. Navy in the Jacksonian era. Dr. Berube is an author, historian, Naval Reservist, and former curator of the U.S. Naval Academy history museum. Download Sea Control 328 – On Wide Seas with Dr. … Continue reading Sea Control 328 – On Wide Seas with Dr. Claude Berube →
By Jared Samuelson Bruce Jones joins the program to discuss the oceans, how they shape the world we live in, China’s rise, and great power relations. Bruce Jones is a Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution. Download Sea Control 327 – To Rule the Waves with Bruce Jones Links 1. “To Rule the Waves – … Continue reading Sea Control 327 – To Rule the Waves with Bruce Jones →
By Jared Samuelson Cornell Overfield joins the program to discuss the difficulty of conducting FONOPs in the Russian and Canadian Arctic. Cornell is an analyst at the Center for Naval Analyses. Download Sea Control 326 – The Futility of Arctic FONOPs with Cornell Overfield Links 1. “FONOP in Vain: The Legal Logics of a U.S. … Continue reading Sea Control 326 – The Futility of Arctic FONOPs with Cornell Overfield →
By Jared Samuelson Dr. Ian Ralby joins the program to discuss Russia’s weaponization of food chains, responses to sanctions, what China stands to gain from the invasion of Ukraine, and more. Dr. Ralby is a maritime lawyer and recognized maritime security expert. Download Sea Control 325 – Ukraine is Not Enough with Dr. Ian Ralby … Continue reading Sea Control 325 – Ukraine is Not Enough with Dr. Ian Ralby →
By Jared Samuelson Dr. Elizabeth Buchanan joins the podcast to discuss the Svalbard Treaty, international interest in the archipelago, and tensions in the High North. Dr. Buchanan is a lecturer of Strategic Studies at the Australian War College and a non-resident fellow at the Modern Warfare Institute. Download Sea Control 324 – Mind the Svalbard … Continue reading Sea Control 324 – Mind the Svalbard Gap with Dr. Liz Buchanan →
By Andrea Howard CAPT Robert Herbert, USN (Ret.) joins the program to discuss his article in the January 2022 edition of USNI Proceedings entitled, “Embrace the F-Word.” He retired in 2021 from the U.S. Naval Academy faculty, where he served as the Robert T. Herres distinguished military professor of ethics. He previously served for 26 … Continue reading Sea Control 323 – Embrace the F-Word with Roger Herbert →
By Walker Mills US Navy officer Jeong Soo Kim joins the program to discuss his recent essay in USNI Proceedings, “Design the Littoral Combat Team Around Its Core Mission.” Kim argues that the Marine Corps should make new Marine Corps organizations less infantry-centric in order to optimize them for Expeditionary Advanced Base Operations (EABO), and … Continue reading Sea Control 322 – Marine Corps Infantry’s Role in EABO →
By Alexia Boullagui Host and editor Alexia Bouallagui is joined by Pierre Morcos to discuss his recent War on the Rocks article on France’s changing relationship with China. Mr. Morcos is a French diplomat and visiting fellow in the Center for Strategic and International Studies’ Europe, Russia and Eurasia Program. Download Sea Control 321 – … Continue reading Sea Control 321 – France’s Changing Relationship with China (English Version) →
By Alexia Boullagui Host and editor Alexia Bouallagui is joined by Pierre Morcos to discuss his recent War on the Rocks article on France’s changing relationship with China. Mr. Morcos is a French diplomat and visiting fellow in the Center for Strategic and International Studies’ Europe, Russia and Eurasia Program. Download Sea Control 321 – … Continue reading Sea Control 321 – France’s Changing Relations with China (French Version) →
By Andrea Howard Sea Control host Andrea Howard talks with LTJG Sherbinin, USN about an article in the January 2022 edition of USNI’s Proceedings entitled, “Better, Faster, Cheaper Ship Maintenance – Now!” The article was coauthored with LT Thomas Wester, USN and CPT Richard Kuzma, USA. LTJG Sherbinin is a surface warfare officer stationed in … Continue reading Sea Control 320 – Better, Faster, Cheaper Ship Maintenance – Now! with Artem Sherbinin →
By Jared Samuelson Megan Milliken Biven joins the program to discuss the history of the U.S. public dredge fleet and the necessity of dredging to maintain coastlines. Megan is a researcher, gonzo policy maker, and founder of True Transition. Download Sea Control 319 – Dredging Up the Past with Megan Milliken Biven Links 1. “Dredging Up … Continue reading Sea Control 319 – Dredging Up the Past with Megan Milliken Biven →
By Jared Samuelson Dr. Frédéric Grare joins the program to discuss European Union fishing policy. Download Sea Control 318 – Fish & Ships with Dr. Frédéric Grare (English Version) Links 1. Fish and Ships: Chinese Fishing and Europe’s Indo-Pacific Strategy by Dr. Frédéric Grare, European Council on Foreign Relations, August 24, 2021. Jared Samuelson is … Continue reading Sea Control 318 – Fish & Ships with Dr. Frédéric Grare (English Version) →
By Alexia Bouallagui Dr. Frédéric Grare joins the program to discuss European Union fishing policy. Download Sea Control 318 – Fish & Ships with Dr. Frédéric Grare (French Version) Links 1. Fish and Ships: Chinese Fishing and Europe’s Indo-Pacific Strategy by Dr. Frédéric Grare, European Council on Foreign Relations, August 24, 2021. This episode was … Continue reading Sea Control 318 – Fish & Ships with Dr. Frédéric Grare (French Version) →
By Walker Mills John Bradford and Dr. Olli Suorsa join the program to talk about their recent article in War on the Rocks, “’Lightning Carriers’ Could be Lightweights in an Asian War.” John is a is senior fellow in the Maritime Security Program at the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies and a former commander … Continue reading Sea Control 317 – Lightning Carriers with John Bradford and Dr. Olli Suorsa →
By Jared Samuelson In Part Two of our conversation, Master Chief Larry Nowell (ret.) joins the program to discuss his Navy career, to include his time at TOPGUN and controlling fighters over Vietnam. Download Sea Control 316 – Fighter Control over Vietnam with Master Chief Larry Nowell (ret.), Pt. 2 Jared Samuelson is Co-Host and … Continue reading Sea Control 316 – Fighter Control over Vietnam with Master Chief Larry Nowell (ret.), Pt. 2 →
By Jared Samuelson Master Chief Larry Nowell (ret.) joins the program to discuss his Navy career, to include his time at TOPGUN and controlling fighters over Vietnam. Sea Control 315 – Fighter Control over Vietnam with Master Chief Larry Nowell (ret.) Jared Samuelson is Co-Host and Executive Producer of the Sea Control podcast. Contact him … Continue reading Sea Control 315 – Fighter Control over Vietnam with Master Chief Larry Nowell (ret.), Pt. 1 →
By Jared Samuelson CAPT Dave Ramassini joins the program to discuss the advantages of the U.S. Coast Guard versus its gray hull counterparts, as well as issuing a call for a more stable USCG budget. Download Sea Control 314 – A Global Force for the Greater Good with CAPT Dave Ramassini Links 1. “The United … Continue reading Sea Control 314 – A Global Force for the Greater Good with CAPT Dave Ramassini →
By Jared Samuelson Dr. Olli Pekka Suorsa joins us to discuss a series of Chinese anti-submarine warfare sorties and their possible meaning. Download Sea Control 313 – Chinese ASW Sorties with Dr. Olli Suorsa Links 1. “The Anti-Submarine Warfare Component of China’s Sorties in Taiwain’s ADIZ,” by Dr. Olli Pekka Suorsa, The Diplomat, November 4, 2021. Jared … Continue reading Sea Control 313 – Chinese ASW Sorties with Dr. Olli Suorsa →
By Jared Samuelson Dr. Kara Schlichting joins the program to discuss her article on a series of deadly mid-century storms in the Northeast U.S. Download Sea Control 312 – Rhode Island Hurricanes with Dr. Kara Schlichting Links 1. “Misremembering Risk in the Age of Hurricanes: The Rhode Island Coast in the 1930s-1950s,” Dr. Kara Schlichting, … Continue reading Sea Control 312 – Rhode Island Hurricanes with Dr. Kara Schlichting →
By Andrea Howard Sea Control host Andrea Howard talks with CDR BJ Armstrong and Capt. John Freymann about their new book, Developing the Naval Mind. CDR Armstrong and Capt. Freymann are both Permanent Military Professors at the United States Naval Academy, and the conversation covers how their time in Unrestricted Line communities influenced the book, … Continue reading Sea Control 311 – Developing the Naval Mind with BJ Armstrong and John Freymann →
By Marie Williams Lt. Colonel Laura Keenan joins the program to discuss her Strategy Bridge #WritingContest2021 prize-winning article, “The Lion and The Mouse: The Need for Greater U.S. Focus in the Pacific Islands,” and her strategy for the United States to build meaningful partner capacity in the Pacific Island Countries. Download Sea Control 310 – … Continue reading Sea Control 310 – The Lion & The Mouse with LTC Laura Keenan →
By Jared Samuelson Emma Salisbury joins the podcast for a deep dive into the military-industrial complex as we explore her War on the Rocks article, “Lessons on the Littoral Combat Ship.” Download Sea Control 309 – Lessons from LCS with Emma Salisbury Links 1. “Lessons from the Littoral Combat Ship,” by Emma Salisbury, War on … Continue reading Sea Control 309 – Lessons from LCS with Emma Salisbury →
By Walker Mills Sea Control talks with Dr. Maurice Beseng, a researcher at Sheffield University, about his recent article in the journal African Security entitled: “The Nature and Scope of Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing and Fisheries Crime in Cameroon: Implications for Maritime Security.” The conversation covers the links between fisheries crime and maritime security … Continue reading Sea Control 308 – Maritime Security & Cameroon with Dr. Maurice Beseng →
By Jared Samuelson LCDR Dennis Harbin joins the podcast to discuss his presentation for the 2021 McMullen Naval History Symposium on Hugo Grotius and the origins of maritime lawfare. Sea Control 307 – Hugo Grotius and the Origins of Maritime Lawfare Links 1. McMullen History Symposium presentation by Dennis Harbin Jared Samuelson is Co-Host and … Continue reading Sea Control 307 – Hugo Grotius and the Origins of Maritime Lawfare →
By Walker Mills Sea Control talks with Chris Booth about his recent essays on covert maritime logistics in the Second World War, using mules for logistics, and seaplanes, which appeared in War on the Rocks, Small Wars Journal, and USNI Proceedings, respectively. Download Sea Control 306 – Covert Logistics with Chris Booth Links 1. “The … Continue reading Sea Control 306 – Covert Logistics with Chris Booth →
By Anna McNeil Bill Reinsch and Aidan Arasasingham of CSIS join the program to discuss the logistical challenges at the port complex of Los Angeles and Long Beach and lessons for the supply chain ecosystem. Download Sea Control 305 – No Escape from the Port of LA Links 1. “Cookie Monster’s Supply Chain Crisis and … Continue reading Sea Control 305 – No Escape from the Port of LA →
By Alexia Bouallagui CIMSEC, now in French! Commander of French forces in the Pacific, Rear Admiral Jean-Mathieu Rey, joins the program to discuss France’s role and presence in the Pacific. Sea Control 304 – France in the Pacific (Part 2 – French) This episode was edited, produced, and hosted by Alexia Bouallagui.
By Walker Mills Host Walker Mills talks with Air National Guard officer David Alman about his essays on seaplanes that have appeared in USNI Proceedings, War on the Rocks, and CIMSEC. Alman explains the history of seaplanes in the navy, what happened to them, and why it’s time to bring them back into the force. … Continue reading Sea Control 303 – The Case for Seaplanes with David Alman →
By Jared Samuelson Dr. Youri Van Logchem joins us today to discuss his new book, Rights and Obligations of States in Maritime Disputes. Download Sea Control 302 – Rights and Obligations of States in Maritime Disputes with Dr. Youri Van Logchem Links 1. The Rights and Obligations of States in Disputed Maritime Areas, by Youri … Continue reading Sea Control 302 – Rights and Obligations of States in Maritime Disputes with Dr. Youri Van Logchem →
By Jared Samuelson Former Fifth Fleet Commander VADM John “Fozzie” Miller (ret.) and Ari Cicurel join the program to discuss their article for RealClearDefense, “Fifth Fleet’s TF 59 is a Good Start,” and developments in unmanned systems. Sea Control 301 – Task Force 59 with John “Fozzie” Miller and Ari Cicurel Links 1. “Fifth Fleet’s … Continue reading Sea Control 301 – Task Force 59 with John “Fozzie” Miller and Ari Cicurel →
By Jon Frerichs Andrew Norris joins the program to discuss his proposal for re-imagining and improving the Navy’s planning process to more effectively plan and execute lower-threshold maritime security operations — a must-listen for maritime planners and those interested in maritime operational-level planning. Download Sea Control 300 — A New Planning Model for Lower-Threshold Maritime … Continue reading Sea Control 300 — A New Planning Model for Lower-Threshold Maritime Operations →
By Walker Mills Dr. Vanessa Mongey and Dr. Tyson Reeder discuss their new books, Rogue Revolutionaries and Smugglers, Pirates and Patriots in a discussion that covers the role the maritime space played in spreading revolution in the western hemisphere during the “Age of Revolutions.” Download Sea Control 299 – Maritime Insecurity in the Age of … Continue reading Sea Control 299 – Maritime Insecurity in the Age of Revolutions →
By Jared Samuelson Dr. Johanna Mellis from the End of Sport podcast joins the program to discuss the famed 1956 water polo match between Hungary and the Soviet Union known as the “Blood in the Water” game. Sea Control 298 – Blood in the Water with Dr. Johanna Mellis Links 1. End of Sport podcast 2. Crossing the … Continue reading Sea Control 298 – Blood in the Water with Dr. Johanna Mellis →
By Walker Mills Admiral James Foggo III (ret.), former commander of U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa; and commander NATO Allied Joint Force Command Naples, joins the program to discuss his role as the dean of the Navy League’s newly established Center for Maritime Strategy. Download Sea Control 297 — The Center for Maritime Strategy … Continue reading Sea Control 297 — The Center for Maritime Strategy with Admiral James Foggo III (ret.) →
By Walker Mills The program is joined by Dr. Assis Malaquias, a professor and the Chair of the global Studies and Maritime Affairs Department at Cal Maritime; and Tim Walker, who is a Senior Researcher and the Maritime Project Leader at the Institute for Security Studies in South Africa, to discuss the evolving maritime security … Continue reading Sea Control 296 – Maritime Security in Mozambique with Dr. Assis Malaquias and Tim Walker →
By Jared Samuelson MIDN 1/C Benoit Gorgemans joins the program to discuss his research and Proceedings article covering the history and development of the Russian Navy’s flotilla in the Caspian Sea. Downloaded Sea Control 295 – Russia’s Caspian Flotilla with MIDN 1/C Benoit Gorgemans Links 1. “The Caspian Flotilla: Russia’s Offensive Reinvention,” by MIDN 1/C … Continue reading Sea Control 295 — Russia’s Caspian Flotilla with MIDN 1/C Benoit Gorgemans →
By Jared Samuelson Dr. Alin Kadfak and Dr. Anna Antonova join us to discuss their article from the October issue of Marine Policy, “Sustainable Networks: Modes of Governance in the EU’s External Fisheries Policy Relations Under the IUU Regulation in Thailand and the SFPA with Senegal.” Download Sea Control 294 – EU Fisheries Governance with … Continue reading Sea Control 294 – EU Fisheries Governance with Dr. Alin Kadfak and Dr. Anna Antonova →
By Anna McNiel Dr. Diane Zorri and Dr. Gary Kessler join the program to discuss irregular warfare at the intersection of the maritime and cyber domains. Download Sea Control 293 — Cyber Threats and Chokepoints with Dr. Diane Zorri and Dr. Gary Kessler Links 1. “Cyber Threats and Choke Points: How Adversaries are Leveraging Maritime … Continue reading Sea Control 293 — Cyber Threats and Chokepoints with Dr. Diane Zorri and Dr. Gary Kessler →
By Jon Frerichs Dr. Jeannette Haynie and Brian Kerg join our program to discuss their personal experiences of gender discrimination in the naval services as well as opportunities and methods to break down existing gender barriers — a must-listen for naval leaders at all levels! Download Sea Control 292 — Closing the Gender Gap with … Continue reading Sea Control 292 — Closing the Gender Gap with Dr. Jeannette Haynie and Brian Kerg →
By Jared Samuelson CDR Ike Harris joins the program to discuss his Proceedings article, “Change the Surface Navy’s Maintenance Philosophy.” Sea Control 291 – Changing the Surface Navy’s Maintenance Culture with CDR Ike Harris Links 1. “Change the Surface Navy’s Maintenance Philosophy,” by Commander Isaac Harris, Proceedings, August 2021. 2. Comprehensive Review of Recent Surface … Continue reading Sea Control 291 – Changing the Surface Navy’s Maintenance Culture with CDR Ike Harris →
By Jared Samuelson Author Rachael Squire joins the podcast to discuss her new book on the Sealab experiments, the Cold War, and undersea geopolitics. Download Sea Control 290 — Undersea Geopolitics with Rachael Squire Links 1. Undersea Geopolitics: Sealab, Science, and the Cold War by Rachael Squire, Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, 2021. Jared Samuelson is … Continue reading Sea Control 290 — Undersea Geopolitics with Rachael Squire →
By Walker Mills Kunika Kakuta, a PhD student in the War Studies Department at King’s College, London joins us to talk about her dissertation comparing naval culture and politics in 5th century Athens and Imperial Japan. She discusses the relationship between naval institutions and politics, primary source research, and lessons for contemporary leaders. Download Sea … Continue reading Sea Control 289 — Naval Culture in Athens and Imperial Japan with Kunika Kakuta →
By Walker Mills Thomas Shugart, a recently retired Navy captain and now defense analyst, discusses his recent piece in War on the Rocks, “Mind the Gap: How China’s Civilian Shipping Could Enable A Taiwan Invasion.” The conversation covers the balance of maritime power in the Strait of Taiwan, the People’s Maritime Militia, and how China … Continue reading Sea Control 288 — Chinese Civilian Shipping and the threat to Taiwan with Tom Shugart →
By Walker Mills Historian Dr. Mark Folse joins the program to talk about Marine Corps history during the early 20th Century and his recent essay in Naval History Magazine, “Never Known a Day of Peace.” The discussion covers Marines in the Spanish American War, the Philippine Insurgency, interventions in Cuba, Nicaragua, Haiti, Mexico, China, the … Continue reading Sea Control 287 — Small Wars and More with Dr. Mark Folse →
By Jared Samuelson This week, we are joined by two of our editors and CIMSEC contributors, Jonathan Selling and Collin Fox. They have each written on Taiwan for CIMSEC within the last year and join the program to discuss Taiwan and sea denial. Download Sea Control 286 – Taiwan and Sea Denial with Collin Fox … Continue reading Sea Control 286 — Taiwan and Sea Denial with Collin Fox and Jonathan Selling →
By Jon Frerichs David Strachan joins our program to discuss the history of mine warfare, the continued development of the seabed, and the evolution of undersea and seabed warfare. Download Sea Control 285 – Naval Mining and Undersea Warfare with David Strachan Links 1. “MEDUSA is U.S. Navy’s Secret Mine-Laying Submarine,” by David Hambling, Forbes, June … Continue reading Sea Control 285 – Naval Mining and Undersea Warfare with David Strachan →
By Jon Frerichs Rear Admiral Tom Williams, Dr. Tim Francis, and Dr. Shawn Woodford join the program to discuss the career of Admiral Richmond Kelly Turner and his role in planning the war in the Pacific during World War II. Download Sea Control 284 – Planning the Pacific War and Admiral Richmond Kelly Turner Links … Continue reading Sea Control 284 – Planning the Pacific War and Admiral Richmond Kelly Turner →
By Jared Samuelson Hudson Institute Non-Resident Fellow Dr. Satoru Nagao drops by to discuss his contribution to the compilation, Maritime Sri Lanka: Historical and Contemporary Perspectives, a chapter on the Japanese perspective on Sri Lanka. Download Sea Control 283 – Maritime Sri Lanka and Japan with Dr. Satoru Nagao Links 1. Maritime Sri Lanka: Historical … Continue reading Sea Control 283 – Maritime Sri Lanka and Japan with Dr. Satoru Nagao →
By Jared Samuelson John Bradford joins the podcast to discuss his articles, “Maritime Governance Capacity Building: A U.S.-Japan Alliance Agenda for Rule of Law in the Indo-Pacific,” which appeared in Pacific Forum, and a collaboration with Blake Herzinger for the USNI blog, “10 Things Every Sailor and Marine Should Know Before Deploying to Southeast Asia.” … Continue reading Sea Control 282 – Maritime Capacity Building and Southeast Asia Lessons with John Bradford →
By Jared Samuelson Friend of the pod Tim Choi and Adam Lajeunesse join the program to discuss their article, “Here There Be Dragons? Chinese Submarine Operations in the Arctic,” and the feasibility of Chinese under-ice operations. Download Sea Control 281 – Here There Be Dragons with Tim Choi and Adam Lajeunesse Links 1. “Here there … Continue reading Sea Control 281 – Here There Be Dragons with Tim Choi and Adam Lajeunesse →
By Jon Frerichs Jon Klug and Steve Leonard, aka Doctrine Man, join the program to discuss their new work, To Boldly Go: Leadership, Strategy and Conflict in the 21st century and Beyond. Sea Control 280 – To Boldly Go with Doctrine Man and Jon Klug Links 1. To Boldly Go: Leadership, Strategy and Conflict in … Continue reading Sea Control 280 – To Boldly Go with Doctrine Man and Jon Klug →
By Jon Frerichs Authors Dr. Theresa Larson (Marine) and Jon Macaskill (retired Navy SEAL) discuss their recent publication of the Mindfulness and Movement Experience Journal and their expanding business in assisting both veterans and others increase their mental and physical health. Download Sea Control 279 – Mindfulness & Movement with Dr. Theresa Larson and Jon … Continue reading Sea Control 279 – Mindfulness & Movement with Dr. Theresa Larson and Jon Macaskill →
By Anna McNiel Johannes Peters and Julian Pawlak introduce the new book authored by the Kiel Seapower Symposium’s distinguished contributors, From the North Atlantic to the South China Sea: Allied Maritime Strategy in the 21st Century. Download Sea Control 278 – From the North Atlantic to the South Pacific with Dr. Johannes Peters and Julian … Continue reading Sea Control 278 – From the North Atlantic to the South Pacific with Johannes Peters and Julian Pawlak →
By Walker Mills Dr. Hye Ryeon Jang from the University of Florida’s Department of Political Science joins the program to talk about her PhD dissertation, “Selective Escalation in the South China Sea: China’s Energy Mercantilism, Asymmetric Trade Dependence, and Militarized Maritime Disputes,” and its implications for US policy makers. Download Sea Control 277 – Chinese … Continue reading Sea Control 277 – Chinese Escalation in Maritime Disputes with Dr. Hye Ryeon Jang →
By Jared Samuelson Dr. Rohan Mukherjee joins the programs to discuss Indian strategy in the Indian Ocean Region, waning U.S. interest, the Indian Navy’s Sea Denial versus Sea Control debate, and more. Download Sea Control 276 – India’s Strategy for the Indian Ocean Region with Dr. Rohan Mukherjee Links 1. “Keeping China Out, the United … Continue reading Sea Control 276 – India’s Strategy for the Indian Ocean Region with Dr. Rohan Mukherjee →
By Jon Frerichs Authors Maj Ian Brown and Capt Ben Herbold are joined by Sebastian Bae to discuss their Marine Corps Gazette article, “Make it Stick. Institutionalizing Wargaming at EDCOM.” Download Sea Control 275 – Make it Stick: Institutionalizing Wargaming Links 1. “Make it Stick: Institutionalizing Wargaming at EDCOM,” by Maj Ian Brown and Cpt … Continue reading Sea Control 275 – Make it Stick: Institutionalizing Wargaming →
By Jared Samuelson CDR Ted Pledger joins us to discuss cyber warfare, “firing effectively first,” and his recent post on the USNI Blog, “Fire When Ready, CTN1!” Download Sea Control 274 – “Fire When Ready, CTN1!” with CDR Ted Pledger Links 1. “Fire When Ready, CTN1!,” by Commander Ted Pledger, USNI Blog, July 19, 2021. … Continue reading Sea Control 274 – “Fire When Ready, CTN1!” with CDR Ted Pledger →
By Walker Mills U.S. Naval War College Professor Dr. Milan Vego joins the program for a far-ranging conversation on maritime strategy and operations that touches on force structure, the role of doctrine, and mission command. Dr. Vego is the author of 15 books and nearly 400 articles on these topics and more. Download Sea Control … Continue reading Sea Control 273 – Naval Strategy and Operations with Dr. Milan Vego →
By Jared Samuelson Bryan Clark and Bryan McGrath join the program to explain their latest idea for changing the Navy’s force generation model, getting carrier air wings to operate as a system, required shoreside infrastructure, and more. Download Sea Control 272 – Changing the Navy’s Force Generation Model with Bryan Clark and Bryan McGrath Links … Continue reading Sea Control 272 – Changing the Navy’s Force Generation Model with Bryan Clark and Bryan McGrath →
By Jared Samuelson We have a great team at Sea Control and the bench is deep! How deep? So deep we have a Ph.D as our senior serving editor and Dr. Ed Salo is on the podcast today to discuss his thesis on the ferry’s role in South Carolina’s development. We hope you enjoy, and … Continue reading Sea Control 270 – The Ferry’s Role in South Carolina’s Development with Ed Salo →
By Jared Samuelson While busy dramatically reshaping his service, Marine Corps Commandant General Berger managed to stop by the Sea Control virtual studio (the first podcast program to make it on his Commandant’s reading list.) In a wide-ranging interview, we discussed force design, expeditionary logistics, the Light Amphibious Warship, anti-submarine warfare, Navy-Marine Corps command and … Continue reading Sea Control 269 – USMC Commandant General David Berger On Force Design →
By Jared Samuelson Dr. Brian Chao and CAPT Hugues Canuel join the program for a discussion of rising and falling French seapower. The discussion spans the period from the Pax Britannica until post-World War 2 and includes comparisons of France’s evolving relationship with seapower to China’s rise today. Sea Control 268 – French Seapower with … Continue reading Sea Control 268 – French Seapower with CAPT Hugues Canuel and Dr. Brian Chao →
By Jared Samuelson Chirayu Thakkar joins the program to discuss acceptable solutions and a raft of complications for Mauritius, the UK, India, and U.S. interests in the Chagos archipelago. Download Sea Control 267 – Resolving Diego Garcia with Chirayu Thakkar Links 1. “Overcoming the Diego Garcia Stalemate,” by Chirayu Thakkar, War on the Rocks, July … Continue reading Sea Control 267 – Resolving Diego Garcia with Chirayu Thakkar →
By Jon Frerichs Former Army Captain Anjanay Kumar joins the program to discuss his Army Mad Scientist fictional intelligence article that is grounded in a rich historical foundation of Chinese history and combined with a believable twist on current events and how a crisis with China could be lost before the conflict ever begins. Sea … Continue reading Sea Control 266 – The U.S. Joint Force’s Defeat Before Conflict →
By Jared Samuelson Nitya Labh joins CIMSEC’s Jared Samuelson to talk about her recent article in Australian Defense Magazine, “Building Islands and Influence: Chinese Land Reclamation in the Southwest Pacific.” In this shorter episode she covers China’s land reclamation capability and how it can be used to leverage influence with Pacific nations. Download Sea Control … Continue reading Sea Control 265 – Building Islands and Influence with Nitya Labh →
By Walker Mills Nathan Lauterbach joins CIMSEC’s Jonathon Frerichs to talk about his recent article in USNI Proceedings “Marine Aviation is Naval Aviation.” Download Sea Control 264 – Marine and Naval Aviation with Nate Lauterbach Links 1. “Marine Aviation Is Naval Aviation,” by Nathan Lauterbach, USNI Proceedings, April 2021. 2. Commandant’s Planning Guidance, by … Continue reading Sea Control 264 – Marine and Naval Aviation with Nate Lauterbach →
The Swedish Defence Research Agency’s Eva Hagstrӧm Frisell & Krister Pallin join the program to discuss their comprehensive report on the military balance of power in Northern Europe! Download Sea Control 263 – Western Military Capability in Northern Europe with Eva Hagstrӧm Frisell & Krister Pallin Links: Western Military Capability in Northern Europe, Part … Continue reading Sea Control 263 – Western Military Capability in Northern Europe with Eva Hagstrӧm Frisell & Krister Pallin →
When I started the podcast, the vision was a discussion forum for maritime issues with a bias towards defense and foreign policy. As Mahan’s vision for securing sea lines of communication for global trade, the name Sea Control felt like a historically and conceptually appropriate hat-tip to our own humble line of communication for trade … Continue reading Modern Convoy – Sea Control’s New Logo →
Dr. Vishal Surbun joins the program to discuss the African Union’s 2050 Africa’s Integrated Maritime Strategy, the proposed Combined Exclusive Zone and more! This episode was edited and produced by Taylor Fairless. Download Sea Control 262 – Africa’s Combined Exclusive Maritime Zone with Dr. Vishal Surbun Links: 1. Africa’s combined exclusive maritime zone concept 2. … Continue reading Sea Control 262 – Africa’s Combined Exclusive Maritime Zone with Dr. Vishal Surbun →
By Jon Frerichs Lieutenant Commander Ryan Hilger joins the program to discuss his recent CIMSEC article that explores current gaps and opportunities in maritime mobile basing and expeditionary logistics through a historical deep dive into the evolution of Service Support Squadron Ten and its contribution to the fight in the Pacific. Download Sea Control 261 … Continue reading Sea Control 261 – Service Support Squadron 10 with Ryan Hilger →
By Jared Samuelson Building on the work of the legendary Wayne Hughes, ENS Kara Dowling examines offense as a ship self-defense tactic. Download Sea Control 260 – The Best Defense is a Good Offense with ENS Kara Dowling Links 1. “Cost-Effectiveness of Offense as a Ship Self-Defense Tactic,” by ENS Kara Dowling, USNI Proceedings, April … Continue reading Sea Control 260 – The Best Defense is a Good Offense with ENS Kara Dowling →
By Jared Samuelson If you’ve missed it, you need to read the new newsletter by and for junior officers, Sea State. Two contributors, Madison Sargeant and Yash Khatavkar, join the program to discuss the newsletter, its purpose, their editorial process and more! Sea Control 259 – Sea State with Madison Sargeant and Yash Khatavkar Links … Continue reading Sea Control 259 – Sea State with Madison Sargeant and Yash Khatavkar →
By Jared Samuelson Australian Army Major General Mick Ryan joins the program for a wide-ranging discussion sparked by his reading of C.S. Forester’s classic, The Ship. We discuss “useful fiction,” lessons learned from Forester, and a whole raft of reading recommendations (see the show notes!). Download Sea Control 258 – The Ship with Maj Gen … Continue reading Sea Control 258 – The Ship with Maj Gen Mick Ryan →
By Anna McNeil LCDR Rachel Foote and CDR Charlotte Mundy of the U.S. Coast Guard join us to discuss the complex definition of cognitive diversity, bias, organizational culture and more! Download Sea Control 257 – Embracing Cognitive Diversity with Rachel Foote & Charlotte Mundy Links 1. “Embrace Cognitive Diversity,” by LCDR Rachel Foote, USNI Proceedings, … Continue reading Sea Control 257 – Embracing Cognitive Diversity with Rachel Foote & Charlotte Mundy →