Ports of Power and China’s Maritime Toolkit​

In this episode of Maritime Nation, we debut the February 2026 report “Ports of Power: China’s Growing Maritime Network of Ports, Bases, and Dual-use Facilities” by Congressman Mark Kennedy and Lea Thome. Join us as we explore how China is expanding its global maritime presence through ports, bases, and dual-use facilities, reshaping strategic competition and the future of global trade and security.

Season 5 of Maritime Nation is produced in partnership with Johnson Group Defense.

Hon. Mark Kennedy, Former Director,Wahba Institute for Strategic Competition

Lea Thome, Program Manager, AidData

• Energy and Resource Security
• Geopolitics
• Hybrid Threats
• Industry & Innovation