Resident Experts
Admiral James G. Foggo, U.S. Navy (Ret.)
Dean
Kathryn Selinger
Chief of Staff
Matthew Reisener
Senior National Security AdvisorThe MOC
Trade Relies on Freedom of Navigation by Cargo Ships that Drive the World’s Economies
Conflict Resolution & Peacebuilding, Energy and Resource Security, 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
Quoted in Publication
How Trump’s complex operation to extract Iran’s enriched uranium could unfold
MENA, Conflict Resolution & Peacebuilding, Force Design, Geopolitics
The MOC
Neptune Strike 26-1: A Good Start to Enhanced Vigilance Activity in the Europe
Europe & Eurasia, Conflict Resolution & Peacebuilding, Geopolitics
The MOC
Japan–China Fisheries Enforcement Incidents: Lessons from 2010 and the February 2026 Seizure
Asia & the Indo-Pacific, Conflict Resolution & Peacebuilding, Energy and Resource Security, International Law
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
Interview
America’s Maritime Strategy in the Indian Ocean Region
Asia & the Indo-Pacific, Conflict Resolution & Peacebuilding, Geopolitics, Surface Warfare
External Article
Sudan’s Civil War Is a Regional Security Stress Test
Africa, Conflict Resolution & Peacebuilding, Geopolitics, Hybrid Threats
The MOC
The China-Japan Crisis Demonstrates China’s Growing Influence in Myanmar
Asia & the Indo-Pacific, Conflict Resolution & Peacebuilding, Energy and Resource Security, Geopolitics, Surface Warfare
The MOC
Myanmar’s Junta Is Losing the War It Started: How Brutality Backfired, and Why It Matters for Asia
Asia & the Indo-Pacific, Conflict Resolution & Peacebuilding, Geopolitics, Hybrid Threats
External Article
Peace in Gaza May Not Mean Peace in the Red Sea
MENA, Conflict Resolution & Peacebuilding, Hybrid Threats, Surface Warfare
The MOC
China, Iran, and Russia will Intervene in Venezuela to Threaten U.S. Regional Hegemony
Americas, Conflict Resolution & Peacebuilding, Geopolitics, Surface Warfare
The MOC
Demonstrating the NATO Maritime Strategy in Neptune Strike 25-3
Europe & Eurasia, Conflict Resolution & Peacebuilding, Geopolitics, Surface Warfare
External Article
Russia, China and a Growing Threat to Safety at Sea
Asia & the Indo-Pacific, Europe & Eurasia, Conflict Resolution & Peacebuilding, Strategy & Doctrine, Surface Warfare
The MOC
Large-Scale Exercise 2025
AI & Cyber, Civil-Military, Conflict Resolution & Peacebuilding, Personnel, Surface Warfare
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
The U.S. Navy’s “Saints of the Sea” – Stories that Should be Told (and how MSC’s Force Medical app is doing just that)
Americas, Conflict Resolution & Peacebuilding, Geopolitics
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
Keep the Fires Going: What the Kingdom of Denmark’s Leadership Means for the Arctic Council
Arctic, Conflict Resolution & Peacebuilding, Geopolitics, Political Economy
Maritime Nation
Global Carrier Operations with Allies and Partners feat. Rear Admiral Giancarlo Ciappina, ITN
Asia & the Indo-Pacific, Conflict Resolution & Peacebuilding, Surface Warfare
The MOC
The U.S. Navy Should Make a Port Call in Bosnia’s City of Neum
Europe & Eurasia, Conflict Resolution & Peacebuilding
The MOC
Strengthening Ties: Navy and Coast Guard Sail with Brazilian Partners to Commemorate 200 Years of Partnership
Americas, Conflict Resolution & Peacebuilding, Hybrid Threats
Maritime Nation
Tensions in the Red Sea: The Israel-Hamas Conflict a Year On
MENA, Conflict Resolution & Peacebuilding, Geopolitics, Hybrid Threats, Surface Warfare
Maritime Nation
The War in Ukraine Two Years On
Europe & Eurasia, Civil-Military, Conflict Resolution & Peacebuilding, Geopolitics, Industry & Innovation
The MOC
The Sixth Fleet on the Front Lines, Then and Now
Europe & Eurasia, MENA, Conflict Resolution & Peacebuilding, Geopolitics, International Law, Strategy & Doctrine
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 II – U.S. Fisheries Enforcement in the Western Pacific: Embracing the Long Run
Asia & the Indo-Pacific, Civil-Military, Conflict Resolution & Peacebuilding, Energy and Resource Security, Geopolitics, Hybrid Threats, International Law, Personnel, Political Economy
The MOC
Part I: Combatting Short Term Limitations of U.S. Fisheries Enforcement in the Western Pacific
Asia & the Indo-Pacific, Civil-Military, Conflict Resolution & Peacebuilding, Energy and Resource Security, Geopolitics, Hybrid Threats, International Law, Political Economy
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
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
Recorded Virtual Interview
BBC World Service “Newsday” Interview on Ukrainian Humanitarian Corridor
Europe & Eurasia, Conflict Resolution & Peacebuilding, Energy and Resource Security, Geopolitics, Hybrid Threats, International Law, Political Economy
Quoted in Publication
A new grain corridor highlights Ukraine’s military successes in the Black Sea, experts say
Europe & Eurasia, Civil-Military, Conflict Resolution & Peacebuilding, Geopolitics, Hybrid Threats, International Law, Political Economy, Surface Warfare
The MOC
How to defeat Russia’s War on Ukrainian Grain: Navies go Small, Diplomacy goes Big
Europe & Eurasia, Conflict Resolution & Peacebuilding, Energy and Resource Security, Geopolitics, Hybrid Threats, International Law, Political Economy, Strategy & Doctrine
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
Podcast
The Eastern Front: Let’s Talk Black Sea Security, Pt. II (with Adm. James Foggo)
Europe & Eurasia, Conflict Resolution & Peacebuilding, Energy and Resource Security, Geopolitics, Hybrid Threats, Industry & Innovation, International Law, Political Economy, Strategy & Doctrine
Interview Live TV Interview
ADM James Foggo on Forging Peace and Stability in the Eastern Mediterranean
Europe & Eurasia, Conflict Resolution & Peacebuilding, Energy and Resource Security, Geopolitics, International Law, Political Economy
Article Article Interview External Article Interview
Russia’s Threats to Shipping Bring Risk of War to Black Sea
Europe & Eurasia, Conflict Resolution & Peacebuilding, Geopolitics, Hybrid Threats, International Law, Political Economy
The MOC
Dangerous Encounters in the Western Pacific
Asia & the Indo-Pacific, Civil-Military, Conflict Resolution & Peacebuilding, Geopolitics, Political Economy
The MOC
Resolving Maritime Border Dispute Opens Door for Increased Energy Security
Europe & Eurasia, MENA, Conflict Resolution & Peacebuilding, Energy and Resource Security, Geopolitics
Maritime Nation
Live at Sea-Air-Space 2023 with RADM Kirby and David Martin
Civil-Military, Conflict Resolution & Peacebuilding, Geopolitics, Hybrid Threats, Strategy & Doctrine
The MOC
Reflections on Ukraine’s Place in the European Order
Europe & Eurasia, Conflict Resolution & Peacebuilding, Geopolitics
Maritime Nation
Entering Year Two of Putin’s War in Ukraine
Europe & Eurasia, Conflict Resolution & Peacebuilding, Geopolitics, Strategy & Doctrine
Recorded Virtual Interview
Maritime COIN and Integrated Deterrence
Conflict Resolution & Peacebuilding, Force Design, Geopolitics, Strategy & Doctrine, Surface Warfare
Guest Appearance
Twelfth Annual South China Sea Conference
Asia & the Indo-Pacific, Conflict Resolution & Peacebuilding, Geopolitics, International Law, Surface Warfare
External Article
Win Without Fighting
Conflict Resolution & Peacebuilding, Force Design, Geopolitics, Strategy & Doctrine