Resident Experts
Admiral James G. Foggo, U.S. Navy (Ret.)
Dean
Matthew Reisener
Senior National Security AdvisorNon-Resident Experts
Ian Ralby, J.D., Ph.D.
Non-Resident Senior FellowThe MOC
Why Somali Piracy Has Returned and May be Here to Stay
Africa, Energy and Resource Security, Hybrid Threats
External Publication Reports
Ports of Power: China’s Growing Maritime Network of Ports, Bases, and Dual-Use Facilities
Africa, Americas, Asia & the Indo-Pacific, Conflict Resolution & Peacebuilding, Energy and Resource Security, Geopolitics, Hybrid Threats, Industry & Innovation
External Article
Sudan’s Civil War Is a Regional Security Stress Test
Africa, Conflict Resolution & Peacebuilding, Geopolitics, Hybrid Threats
The MOC
Piracy in the Gulf of Guinea: Progress and Future Challenges
Africa, Hybrid Threats, Political Economy, Surface Warfare
The MOC
Obangame Express 2025 – Shared Commitment to Maritime Security and Countering Illegal, Unreported, & Unregulated Fishing
Africa, Conflict Resolution & Peacebuilding, Energy and Resource Security
The MOC
In Our Neighborhood: The United States’ Need to Address China’s Port Dominance in West Africa
Africa, Geopolitics, Industry & Innovation
Maritime Nation
Live at Sea-Air-Space 2024 with Dr. P.W. Singer
Africa, Americas, Arctic, Asia & the Indo-Pacific, Europe & Eurasia, MENA, AI & Cyber, Geopolitics, Hybrid Threats, Industry & Innovation, Strategy & Doctrine
Maritime Nation
The United States Coast Guard: At the Intersection of Diplomacy, Law, and Security
Africa, Americas, Arctic, Asia & the Indo-Pacific, Europe & Eurasia, MENA, Energy and Resource Security, Geopolitics
The MOC
Up for Debate: Should the U.S. ratify UNCLOS?
Africa, Americas, Arctic, Asia & the Indo-Pacific, Europe & Eurasia, MENA, Civil-Military, Conflict Resolution & Peacebuilding, Energy and Resource Security, Geopolitics, International Law, Political Economy, Up for Debate Series
Maritime Nation
LSE 23: An Exercise Unlike Any Other
Africa, Americas, Arctic, Asia & the Indo-Pacific, Europe & Eurasia, MENA