Resident Experts
Admiral James G. Foggo, U.S. Navy (Ret.)
Dean
Matthew Reisener
Senior National Security AdvisorNon-Resident Experts
James H. Bergeron
Non-Resident Senior Fellow
Ian Ralby, J.D., Ph.D.
Non-Resident Senior FellowQuoted in Publication
Trump Confronts Limits to US Power to Secure Strait of Hormuz
MENA, Energy and Resource Security, Surface Warfare, Undersea Warfare
External Publication
The Iran War’s Hidden Cost at Sea
MENA, Energy and Resource Security, Political Economy
Recorded Virtual Interview
Maritime expert on ships passing through Strait of Hormuz: ‘It’s a trickle’
MENA, Conflict Resolution & Peacebuilding, Energy and Resource Security
The MOC
Could Musandam’s Fjords Reduce Dependence on the Strait of Hormuz?
MENA, Energy and Resource Security, Hybrid Threats
Live TV Interview
Marco Rubio says getting allies on board with Iran peace plan is “a work in progress”
MENA, Conflict Resolution & Peacebuilding, Energy and Resource Security
External Article
Red Sky at Night, Sailor’s Delight; Red Sky at Morn, Sailor Take Warn!
MENA, Geopolitics, International Law
Quoted in Publication
Strait of Hormuz reopening likely to be delayed to sweep Iranian mines
MENA, Energy and Resource Security, Surface Warfare
The MOC
Why Maritime Chokepoints Continue to Strangle the Global Economy
MENA, Energy and Resource Security, Geopolitics, Hybrid Threats
Quoted in Publication
Oil prices sink to lowest levels in months after Trump touts Iran deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz — here’s when gas prices could drop
MENA, Energy and Resource Security, Geopolitics
Live Radio Interview
Naval Expert Explains Mine Clearing Process In Strait Of Hormuz
MENA, Conflict Resolution & Peacebuilding, Geopolitics, Surface Warfare, Undersea Warfare
Interview
A US-Iran Deal Could Hinge On Israel, Says US Security Expert Matt Reisener
MENA, Conflict Resolution & Peacebuilding, Geopolitics, Strategy & Doctrine
Quoted in Publication
US Forces Help Ships Leave Hormuz With Quiet Project Freedom
MENA, Energy and Resource Security, Force Design, Surface Warfare
Quoted in Publication
US military helps commercial ships transit Strait of Hormuz
MENA, Energy and Resource Security, Surface Warfare
External Article
Iran Punctured the U.S. Security Umbrella in the Gulf
MENA, Geopolitics, Strategy & Doctrine
The MOC
Damn the Cruise Missiles and Full Speed Ahead in Hormuz
MENA, Energy and Resource Security, Personnel, Political Economy, Surface Warfare
The MOC
Gulf Security After the Iran War
MENA, Conflict Resolution & Peacebuilding, Energy and Resource Security, Geopolitics
Podcast
Your move: What’s next in battle for Strait of Hormuz?
MENA, Energy and Resource Security, Geopolitics, Strategy & Doctrine
External Publication
Can Iran Really Control the Strait of Hormuz?
MENA, Energy and Resource Security, Geopolitics, Surface Warfare
External Article
Tough Lessons for Taiwan From Iran
Asia & the Indo-Pacific, MENA, Conflict Resolution & Peacebuilding, Geopolitics, Strategy & Doctrine
Quoted in Publication
US says it’s hunting for explosive mines in latest push to open the Strait of Hormuz
MENA, Energy and Resource Security, Force Design, Surface Warfare
Quoted in Publication
3 US aircraft carriers in Middle East for first time in decades
Asia & the Indo-Pacific, MENA, Force Design, Geopolitics, Surface Warfare
Interview
Why mine warfare is psychological, not just physical | DW News
MENA, Hybrid Threats, Surface Warfare
Quoted in Publication
Pressure mounting to overcome mine fears for ship transit in Strait of Hormuz
MENA, Strategy & Doctrine, Surface Warfare
Quoted in Publication
The Era of Free Seas Is Unraveling—and Now Everyone’s Going to Pay
MENA, Energy and Resource Security, Industry & Innovation, International Law, Surface Warfare
External Article
Mine Warfare in the Strait of Hormuz: What the U.S. Can Expect from Iran
MENA, Strategy & Doctrine, Surface Warfare
Podcast
The Strait of Hormuz is Full of Mines: Will the U.S. Navy Clear It?
MENA, Energy and Resource Security, Surface Warfare
Quoted in Publication
Navy plays deadly game of hide-and-seek with Iranian mines
MENA, Force Design, Surface Warfare
Quoted in Publication
U.S. sends thousands more troops to Mideast as Trump seeks to squeeze Iran
MENA, Force Design, Geopolitics, Personnel
Quoted in Publication
Here’s What the U.S. Blockade of Iran Looks Like
MENA, Energy and Resource Security, Geopolitics, Surface Warfare
Quoted in Publication
How the US Navy could enforce a blockade of Iran’s ports in the Strait of Hormuz
MENA, Surface Warfare
Live Radio Interview
Retired U.S. Navy admiral on Trump’s threat to blockade the Strait of Hormuz
MENA, Energy and Resource Security, Geopolitics, Surface Warfare
Quoted in Publication
Iran’s Chokehold on Hormuz Strait Has White House on Defensive
MENA, Energy and Resource Security, Strategy & Doctrine, Surface Warfare
Live TV Interview
Vance to lead Negotiations with Iran in Pakistan Saturday
MENA, Geopolitics, Political Economy
Live TV Interview
Iran war: Israel says ceasefire is ‘not end of campaign’ | DW News
MENA, Energy and Resource Security, Geopolitics, Political Economy
Quoted in Publication
Trump Made a Deal That Gives Him Nothing He Wanted
MENA, Conflict Resolution & Peacebuilding, Energy and Resource Security, Geopolitics, Political Economy
The MOC
Iran, Stability, and Maritime Security
MENA, Energy and Resource Security, Force Design, Geopolitics, International Law, Strategy & Doctrine, Surface Warfare
Live TV Interview
Adm. James Foggo on the Iran war: I would encourage ‘strategic and tactical patience’ here
MENA, Energy and Resource Security, Geopolitics, Strategy & Doctrine
Podcast
Reopening the Strait of Hormuz & Saving Downed Pilots
MENA, Energy and Resource Security, Force Design, Geopolitics, Surface Warfare
External Article
The Strait of Hormuz Is Not the 1915 Dardanelles Campaign
MENA, Geopolitics, Surface Warfare
Live TV Interview
Iran continues attacks on Israel and Gulf States
MENA, Energy and Resource Security, Geopolitics, Surface Warfare
Quoted in Publication
How Trump’s complex operation to extract Iran’s enriched uranium could unfold
MENA, Conflict Resolution & Peacebuilding, Force Design, Geopolitics
Quoted in Publication
Is the U.S. Navy ready to clear sea mines in the Persian Gulf?
MENA, Energy and Resource Security, Geopolitics, Surface Warfare
The MOC
The Hormuz Crisis and the Case for Reconnecting the Navy and Merchant Marine
MENA, Acquisitions & Budget, Force Design, Political Economy, Surface Warfare
Quoted in Publication
Hormuz is not the only weak spot for global trade
MENA, Energy and Resource Security, Industry & Innovation
Quoted in Publication
How the War in Iran Became a Race to Stabilize the Global Economic Order
MENA, Force Design, Geopolitics, Surface Warfare
Live Radio Interview
Navy Strategist: Strait of Hormuz Can Be Reopened by Escort Operations, Mine Threat Likely Overstated
MENA, Energy and Resource Security, Geopolitics, Surface Warfare
Quoted in Publication
US targets mine-laying vessels in the Strait of Hormuz amid blockade disrupting global oil markets
MENA, Energy and Resource Security, Geopolitics, Surface Warfare
Live TV Interview
U.S. Pushes to Reopen Strait of Hormuz
MENA, Energy and Resource Security, Geopolitics, Strategy & Doctrine
External Article
How the U.S. Navy Can Clear the Strait of Hormuz
MENA, Energy and Resource Security, Force Design, Surface Warfare
Recorded Virtual Interview
US deploys additional assets to Middle East as Iran disrupts tanker traffic in Strait of Hormuz
MENA, Energy and Resource Security, Geopolitics, Surface Warfare
Quoted in Publication
Hegseth, Trump face perilous options in the Strait of Hormuz
MENA, Energy and Resource Security, Surface Warfare
Media Backgrounder
Military briefing: How mines could tighten Iran’s Gulf chokehold
MENA, Energy and Resource Security, Geopolitics, Strategy & Doctrine
Quoted in Publication
Keeping Strait of Hormuz safe from deadly Iran drones, mines could take months — with high-tech help
MENA, Energy and Resource Security, Geopolitics, Surface Warfare
Quoted in Publication
US Hits Military Targets on Iran’s Kharg Island as War Escalates
MENA, Energy and Resource Security, Geopolitics, Surface Warfare
Quoted in Publication
Escalating Hormuz Crisis Raises Specter of Prolonged Closure
MENA, Energy and Resource Security, Surface Warfare
Quoted in Publication
Sea mines and small boats: Iran’s new plan for the Strait of Hormuz
MENA, Force Design, Geopolitics, Hybrid Threats, Surface Warfare
The MOC
Truman to Trump: The Call “Where Are the Carriers” Still Sounds
MENA, Force Design, Geopolitics, Surface Warfare
External Publication
The Middle East Is Now a Live-Fire Test of American Maritime Deterrence
MENA, Force Design, Geopolitics, Surface Warfare
External Article
Why did Iran Seize a Ship in the Strait of Hormuz?
MENA, Energy and Resource Security, Geopolitics, Surface Warfare
External Article
Peace in Gaza May Not Mean Peace in the Red Sea
MENA, Conflict Resolution & Peacebuilding, Hybrid Threats, Surface Warfare
The MOC
Dark Waters: Strategic Implications of Russian Shadow Tankers in the Red Sea and Indian Ocean
MENA, Geopolitics, Hybrid Threats, Industry & Innovation
External Article
Learning from NATO Mission Iraq
Europe & Eurasia, MENA, Conflict Resolution & Peacebuilding, Geopolitics, Hybrid Threats
External Publication
Holding the Front Line Against Terrorism: NATO’s Essential Role in Iraq
Europe & Eurasia, MENA, Conflict Resolution & Peacebuilding, Geopolitics, Hybrid Threats
The MOC
Overextended and Overwhelmed: Navigating Dual-Theater Challenges Facing the U.S. Navy
Asia & the Indo-Pacific, MENA, Force Design, Industry & Innovation, Surface Warfare
The MOC
Drone Revolution, or Prudent Military Action? It’s Important Not to Overstate the Effects of New Technology
Europe & Eurasia, MENA, AI & Cyber, Force Design
Quoted in Publication
Turning a Navy carrier isn’t enough to cause a jet to fall into the sea, US defense official says
MENA, Surface Warfare
External Publication
With Renewed Crisis in the Middle East, Who is Watching the Indo-Pacific?
Asia & the Indo-Pacific, MENA, Geopolitics, Surface Warfare
The MOC
The One Year Anniversary of Hamas’ Attack: Implications for the United States Navy in the Red Sea and Beyond
MENA, Geopolitics, Strategy & Doctrine, Surface Warfare
Maritime Nation
Tensions in the Red Sea: The Israel-Hamas Conflict a Year On
MENA, Conflict Resolution & Peacebuilding, Geopolitics, Hybrid Threats, Surface Warfare
External Article
A Proportional Response? American Strategy and the Red Sea
MENA, Energy and Resource Security, Geopolitics, Strategy & Doctrine
The MOC
Reflections on the USS Eisenhower Strike Group’s Red Sea Deployment
MENA, Hybrid Threats, Surface Warfare
The MOC
The Houthis, Operation Prosperity Guardian, and Asymmetric Threats to Global Commerce
MENA, Energy and Resource Security, Strategy & Doctrine, Surface Warfare
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
The Sixth Fleet on the Front Lines, Then and Now
Europe & Eurasia, MENA, Conflict Resolution & Peacebuilding, Geopolitics, International Law, Strategy & Doctrine
Guest Appearance Interview
Is The U.S. Navy Ready For The Red Sea Threat?
Europe & Eurasia, MENA, Geopolitics, Surface Warfare
The MOC
The Balearic-Strait-Canaries Axis and Spanish Maritime Strategy
Europe & Eurasia, MENA, Acquisitions & Budget, Civil-Military, Energy and Resource Security, Geopolitics, Hybrid Threats, International Law, Political Economy, Strategy & Doctrine
External Article
Next Steps in the Red Sea: Offense, Not Just Defense
MENA, Hybrid Threats, International Law, Surface Warfare
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
The MOC
Part I: Sundowning the Oliver Hazard Perry-Class Frigate
Europe & Eurasia, MENA, Acquisitions & Budget, Surface Warfare
Interview
U.S. Navy Warship responds to Red Sea Attacks
MENA, Conflict Resolution & Peacebuilding, Energy and Resource Security, Geopolitics, Hybrid Threats, International Law, Political Economy, Strategy & Doctrine, Surface Warfare
External Article
U.S. Navy Needs to Build Back its Sea Mine Capability
Asia & the Indo-Pacific, Europe & Eurasia, MENA, Acquisitions & Budget, Industry & Innovation
External Article
Huge U.S. Naval Force off Israel comes with Costs
MENA, Acquisitions & Budget, Conflict Resolution & Peacebuilding, Force Design, Surface Warfare
External Article
Where’s the Nearest Carrier?
MENA, Conflict Resolution & Peacebuilding, Force Design, Surface Warfare
Quoted in Publication
US Navy ships in Mediterranean bring considerable abilities to help Israel if called upon
MENA, Conflict Resolution & Peacebuilding, Surface Warfare
Interview
Israel at War: Netanyahu thanks Blinken for U.S. support
MENA, Conflict Resolution & Peacebuilding, Geopolitics
The MOC
Achieving More with Less: The U.S. Navy’s 5th Fleet Bets on Unmanned Vehicles and AI Systems to Bolster Maritime Domain Awareness
MENA, Acquisitions & Budget, AI & Cyber, Force Design, Geopolitics, Hybrid Threats, Industry & Innovation, Political Economy
The MOC
Learning from Transatlantic Allies to secure the Subsea Domain
Asia & the Indo-Pacific, Europe & Eurasia, MENA, Civil-Military, Geopolitics, Hybrid Threats, Industry & Innovation, International Law, Political Economy, Undersea Warfare
Quoted in Publication
Global Warfighting Simulation Puts the Pressure on Navy, Marine Corps
Europe & Eurasia, MENA, Force Design, Personnel, Strategy & Doctrine, Wargaming
Maritime Nation
LSE 23: An Exercise Unlike Any Other
Africa, Americas, Arctic, Asia & the Indo-Pacific, Europe & Eurasia, MENA
The MOC
U.S. Naval Promises Still Matter to Abu Dhabi
MENA, Civil-Military, Conflict Resolution & Peacebuilding, Energy and Resource Security, Geopolitics, Hybrid Threats, International Law, Political Economy
Maritime Nation
Building the Coast Guard of the Future
Africa, Americas, Arctic, Asia & the Indo-Pacific, Europe & Eurasia, MENA, Acquisitions & Budget, Civil-Military, Energy and Resource Security, Force Design, Geopolitics, Hybrid Threats, Personnel
The MOC
Resolving Maritime Border Dispute Opens Door for Increased Energy Security
Europe & Eurasia, MENA, Conflict Resolution & Peacebuilding, Energy and Resource Security, Geopolitics
The MOC
Reflecting on One Year of War: The Food Crisis That Started in Ukrainian Ports is Now a Global Policy Challenge
Asia & the Indo-Pacific, Europe & Eurasia, MENA, Energy and Resource Security, Political Economy
Article
If You Think the Ever Given Was Bad, Wait Until You See the Safer
MENA, Energy and Resource Security