Resident Experts
Admiral James G. Foggo, U.S. Navy (Ret.)
Dean
Kathryn Selinger
Chief of Staff
Matthew Reisener
Senior National Security AdvisorThe MOC
Dangerous Encounters in the Western Pacific
Asia & the Indo-Pacific, Conflict Resolution & Peacebuilding, Geopolitics, International Law, Strategy & Doctrine, Surface Warfare
The MOC
Gulf Security After the Iran War
MENA, Conflict Resolution & Peacebuilding, Energy and Resource Security, Geopolitics
The MOC
Allied Competition or Collective Strength? The Risks of U.S. Shipbuilding Reshoring
Conflict Resolution & Peacebuilding, Geopolitics, Industry & Innovation
Live TV Interview
U.S. Launches “Self-Defense Strikes” on Iran, says Warships came under Fire in Strait of Hormuz
Conflict Resolution & Peacebuilding, Energy and Resource Security, Surface Warfare, Undersea Warfare
External Article
Tough Lessons for Taiwan From Iran
Asia & the Indo-Pacific, MENA, Conflict Resolution & Peacebuilding, Geopolitics, Strategy & Doctrine
The 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