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 FellowExternal Article
Why China’s Control of Solar Supply Chains Is a Problem for America
Asia & the Indo-Pacific, Energy and Resource Security, Geopolitics, Industry & Innovation
Maritime Nation
The Fleet America Never Built and The Future of SMRs, Featuring Captain Stephen Carmel
Acquisitions & Budget, Conflict Resolution & Peacebuilding, Energy and Resource Security, Industry & Innovation
The MOC
U.S. Seabed Mining Could Give China a New Gray Zone Playbook
Energy and Resource Security, Hybrid Threats, Industry & Innovation, International Law, Undersea Warfare
The MOC
The Mideast War Brings an Energy Crisis to America’s Shores
AI & Cyber, Energy and Resource Security, Hybrid Threats
Quoted in Publication
Trump Confronts Limits to US Power to Secure Strait of Hormuz
MENA, Energy and Resource Security, Surface Warfare, Undersea Warfare
The MOC
Why Somali Piracy Has Returned and May be Here to Stay
Africa, Energy and Resource Security, Hybrid Threats
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
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
Quoted in Publication
US Forces Help Ships Leave Hormuz With Quiet Project Freedom
MENA, Energy and Resource Security, Force Design, Surface Warfare
Guest Appearance
Strengthening Pacific Naval Defense
Asia & the Indo-Pacific, Acquisitions & Budget, Energy and Resource Security, Industry & Innovation, Surface Warfare, Undersea Warfare
Quoted in Publication
US military helps commercial ships transit Strait of Hormuz
MENA, Energy and Resource Security, Surface Warfare
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
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
The MOC
The Jones Act Waivers Aren’t Achieving Stated Purpose But Hinder Long Term Maritime Goals
Energy and Resource Security, Political Economy
External Publication
Can Iran Really Control the Strait of Hormuz?
MENA, Energy and Resource Security, Geopolitics, Surface Warfare
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
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
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
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
Here’s What the U.S. Blockade of Iran Looks Like
MENA, Energy and Resource Security, Geopolitics, 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
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
The MOC
The Amazing Beauty Of Trade & Its Manifold Benefits For America/Americans
Energy and Resource Security, Geopolitics, Industry & Innovation, Strategy & Doctrine
Live TV Interview
Iran continues attacks on Israel and Gulf States
MENA, Energy and Resource Security, Geopolitics, Surface Warfare
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
Quoted in Publication
Hormuz is not the only weak spot for global trade
MENA, Energy and Resource Security, Industry & Innovation
External Article
Jones Act waivers won’t sink California gas prices
Energy and Resource Security, Political Economy
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
Quoted in Publication
How could the US safeguard Strait of Hormuz? Trump’s options explained
Energy and Resource Security, Geopolitics, Surface Warfare
External Article
How the U.S. Navy Can Clear the Strait of Hormuz
MENA, Energy and Resource Security, Force Design, Surface Warfare
The MOC
US Burden-Shouldering? Surprising Activism in the Indian Ocean
Asia & the Indo-Pacific, Energy and Resource Security, Geopolitics, 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
Maritime Nation
Ports of Power and China’s Maritime Toolkit
Energy and Resource Security, Geopolitics, Hybrid Threats, Industry & Innovation
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
Maritime Nation
Meeting the MARAD Administrator | The Honorable Stephen Carmel
Acquisitions & Budget, Energy and Resource Security, Force Design, Industry & Innovation, Political Economy
Live TV Interview
Russian airlines halt flights to Cuba over fuel shortage
Americas, Energy and Resource Security, Geopolitics, International Law, Surface Warfare
The MOC
The Northern Sea Route and the Coming Maritime Stress Test in East Asia
Arctic, Asia & the Indo-Pacific, Energy and Resource Security, Geopolitics, Strategy & Doctrine, Surface Warfare
External Article
The Scramble for the Arctic — Greenland and Beyond
Arctic, Europe & Eurasia, Energy and Resource Security, Geopolitics
Guest Appearance
Greece Hosts UN Event on Maritime Trade Security
Energy and Resource Security, Geopolitics, Hybrid Threats, Surface Warfare
Maritime Nation
The Battle for American Waterways
Energy and Resource Security, Hybrid Threats, Industry & Innovation, Personnel, Political Economy
External Article
Open Season on Ghost Fleets in Wake of U.S. Venezuela Operations
Americas, Energy and Resource Security, Hybrid Threats
Notable Reference
China’s Fishing Offensive: How China’s Fishing Fleet Monopolizes Food Around the World
Energy and Resource Security, 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
Live TV Interview
Admiral James Foggo (Ret.) on Greenland, the Arctic, and Global Security | BBC World News
Arctic, Energy and Resource Security, Geopolitics
Quoted in Publication
In Venezuela, Trump Revives ‘Gunboat Diplomacy.’ What Is It?
Americas, Energy and Resource Security, Geopolitics, Surface Warfare
External Article
Why did Iran Seize a Ship in the Strait of Hormuz?
MENA, Energy and Resource Security, Geopolitics, Surface Warfare
The MOC
The United States needs to go deep (sea) with allies to compete with China
Asia & the Indo-Pacific, Energy and Resource Security, Geopolitics, Undersea Warfare
Maritime Nation
Chinese Maritime Strategy and the PLAN with Toshi Yoshihara
Asia & the Indo-Pacific, Civil-Military, Energy and Resource Security, Geopolitics, Political Economy, Surface Warfare
Quoted in Publication
Harsh criticism from the US for Finland’s icebreaker deal
Arctic, Europe & Eurasia, Energy and Resource Security, Force Design, Geopolitics, Industry & Innovation
Recorded Virtual Interview
Virtual Event | Brussels Sprouts LIVE: Europe with Less U.S.: Preventing Russia Opportunistic Aggression in Europe
Europe & Eurasia, Energy and Resource Security, Geopolitics
The MOC
More Nuclear Energy, More Maritime Security
Energy and Resource Security, Force Design, Industry & Innovation, Political Economy
The MOC
Reindustrializing America: Wisdom from the Father of the Nuclear Navy
Acquisitions & Budget, Civil-Military, Energy and Resource Security, Industry & Innovation, Undersea Warfare
Reports
Returning from Ebb Tide: Renewing the United States Commercial Maritime Enterprise
Acquisitions & Budget, AI & Cyber, Energy and Resource Security, Force Design, Geopolitics, Industry & Innovation, Personnel, Political Economy, Strategy & Doctrine
The MOC
Global Fishing Vessel Tracking: Why the U.S. should lead with AIS
AI & Cyber, Energy and Resource Security, Political Economy
The MOC
Obangame Express 2025 – Shared Commitment to Maritime Security and Countering Illegal, Unreported, & Unregulated Fishing
Africa, Conflict Resolution & Peacebuilding, Energy and Resource Security
Maritime Nation
Returning from Ebb Tide LIVE at Sea Air Space 2025
Energy and Resource Security, Industry & Innovation, Surface Warfare
Reports
The Demand for a Sea Service Strategy to Counter Illegal, Unregulated and Unreported Fishing
Energy and Resource Security
Maritime Nation
Arctic Aggression: Talking Greenland, NATO and Climate Security in the Arctic
Arctic, Energy and Resource Security, Geopolitics
The MOC
Energy Resilience at Sea: Navigating Sustainable Innovations Amidst Policy Shifts
Energy and Resource Security, Force Design
Maritime Nation
Navigating the Black Sea: Naval Dimensions of the Ukraine War
Europe & Eurasia, Energy and Resource Security, Geopolitics, Hybrid Threats
Maritime Nation
Fueling Conflict: Global Resource Politics in the 21st Century
Energy and Resource Security, Hybrid Threats, Industry & Innovation
External Article
A Proportional Response? American Strategy and the Red Sea
MENA, Energy and Resource Security, Geopolitics, Strategy & Doctrine
External Article
The U.S. Must Take the Lead in a Destabilized, Increasingly Militarized Arctic
Arctic, Energy and Resource Security, Geopolitics, International Law
The MOC
The Houthis, Operation Prosperity Guardian, and Asymmetric Threats to Global Commerce
MENA, Energy and Resource Security, Strategy & Doctrine, Surface Warfare
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
Developments Towards Net-Zero Shipping & U.S. Leadership Opportunities
Energy and Resource Security, International Law
The MOC
NATO’s Contribution to Critical Maritime Infrastructure Protection
Europe & Eurasia, Energy and Resource Security, Hybrid Threats, Political Economy
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
The MOC
Clear & Predictable Capacity Caps At America’s Seaports Need Addressing For Commercial & Security Reasons
Americas, Asia & the Indo-Pacific, Energy and Resource Security, Hybrid Threats, Industry & Innovation, Political Economy
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
The MOC
China and Russia in the Black Sea Region: Moving towards Pax Sinica?
Asia & the Indo-Pacific, Europe & Eurasia, AI & Cyber, Civil-Military, Energy and Resource Security, Geopolitics, Hybrid Threats, Political Economy, Strategy & Doctrine, 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
The MOC
China enslaves People at Sea and We don’t have the Wherewithal to stop It
Americas, Asia & the Indo-Pacific, Civil-Military, Energy and Resource Security, Geopolitics, Hybrid Threats, International Law, Political Economy
Quoted in Publication
Uncharted waters: Navy navigating first-ever dismantling of nuclear-powered carrier
Americas, Acquisitions & Budget, Energy and Resource Security, Force Design, Industry & Innovation
The MOC
Ukraine’s Strategy for Winning the Battle of the Black Sea
Europe & Eurasia, Energy and Resource Security, Geopolitics, Hybrid Threats, International Law, Political Economy, Surface Warfare
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
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
The Importance of Seabed Critical Minerals for Great Power Competition
Arctic, Asia & the Indo-Pacific, Europe & Eurasia, Civil-Military, Energy and Resource Security, Geopolitics, Industry & Innovation, International Law, Political Economy
The MOC
Finland could help the U.S. build a Fleet of Polar Cutters
Arctic, Europe & Eurasia, Acquisitions & Budget, Energy and Resource Security, Geopolitics, Hybrid Threats, Industry & Innovation, International Law, Political Economy
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
Podcast
The Eastern Front: Let’s Talk Black Sea Security (with Thea Dunlevie)
Europe & Eurasia, AI & Cyber, Civil-Military, Energy and Resource Security, Geopolitics, Hybrid Threats, Industry & Innovation, International Law, Political Economy, Strategy & Doctrine
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
Anticipating the Next Black Sea Shipping Crisis
Europe & Eurasia, AI & Cyber, Energy and Resource Security, Geopolitics, Hybrid Threats, International Law, Political Economy
The MOC
It’s No Surprise if Russian Oil continues to sail into Bulgarian Ports
Europe & Eurasia, Energy and Resource Security, Geopolitics, Political Economy
The MOC
Going Asymmetric: How Ukraine is Keeping Russia at Bay in the Black Sea
Europe & Eurasia, Energy and Resource Security, Force Design, Geopolitics, Hybrid Threats, Surface Warfare
The MOC
The Black Sea Grain Initiative has become a Game of Chicken, and We can’t let Russia Win
Europe & Eurasia, Energy and Resource Security, Geopolitics, International Law, Political Economy
The MOC
The United Nations Black Sea Grain Initiative: What is Plan B?
Europe & Eurasia, Civil-Military, Energy and Resource Security, Geopolitics, Hybrid Threats, 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
The MOC
Energy Security for Maritime Security
Asia & the Indo-Pacific, Energy and Resource Security, Strategy & Doctrine
The MOC
Reflecting on One Year of War: The Role of Non-Military Levers
Europe & Eurasia, Energy and Resource Security, Hybrid Threats, International Law, Strategy & Doctrine
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
The MOC
Opportunities in the Gray Zone: A Changing Coast Guard
Asia & the Indo-Pacific, Energy and Resource Security, Geopolitics, Hybrid Threats
Article
If You Think the Ever Given Was Bad, Wait Until You See the Safer
MENA, Energy and Resource Security
External Publication
A Next-Generation Agenda for US-ROK-Japan Cooperation
Asia & the Indo-Pacific, Energy and Resource Security, Geopolitics, Political Economy, Strategy & Doctrine
Article
U.S. Maritime Strategy in the Arctic—Past, Present, and Future
Arctic, Energy and Resource Security, Geopolitics
Article
A U.S. ‘Ships Act’ Would Break China’s Control of the Seas
Energy and Resource Security, Industry & Innovation
The MOC
Chip Diplomacy: Semiconductors and the Threat of Conflict
Asia & the Indo-Pacific, Energy and Resource Security, Hybrid Threats, Political Economy
The MOC
Responding to the Russia-UN Ukrainian Grain Export Plan
Europe & Eurasia, Energy and Resource Security, International Law, Political Economy
External Publication
U.S.-Japan-Republic of Korea Relations: A Practical Trilateral Agenda for Northeast Asia and Beyond
Asia & the Indo-Pacific, Energy and Resource Security, Geopolitics, Political Economy
The MOC
The First of the Dominoes has Fallen in the Growing World Food Crisis
Asia & the Indo-Pacific, Europe & Eurasia, Energy and Resource Security, Political Economy
Live Radio Interview
Is Russia using food as a weapon?
Europe & Eurasia, Energy and Resource Security, Geopolitics
Maritime Nation
Russia’s Hunger Blockade
Europe & Eurasia, Energy and Resource Security, Political Economy
Media Backgrounder
The blockade of Ukraine’s ports is worsening world hunger
Europe & Eurasia, Energy and Resource Security
Media Backgrounder
U.N. Seeks to Ease Russian Blockade of Ukraine Grain Shipping to Avert Food Shortages
Europe & Eurasia, Energy and Resource Security
Live Radio Interview
Solving supply chain snags; Inside NASA’s cloud journey
Energy and Resource Security