Center for International Maritime Security (CIMSEC)
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Non-partisan think tank building a global community of practitioners and academics in maritime security.
CIMSEC is a non-profit, non-partisan think tank.
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CIMSEC is a non-profit, non-partisan think tank.
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Sea Control 590 — Drone Carriers & Salvo Equations
Host Walker D. Mills talks with Capt Colton Byers about how to model the effectiveness of Drone Carriers, and what those models can tell us about the future fleet.
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Host Walker D. Mills talks with Capt Colton Byers about how to model the effectiveness of Drone Carriers, and what those models can tell us about the future fleet.
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Sea Control 590: Drone Carriers & Salvo Equations | Sea Control
Host Walker D. Mills interviews Marine Corps Captain Colton Byers about his article for the War Quants substack “Carrier 2.0: The Drone Carrier Revolution.” Their discussion covers salvo equations and...
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November 26, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Sea Control 590 — Drone Carriers & Salvo Equations
Host Walker D. Mills talks with Capt Colton Byers about how to model the effectiveness of Drone Carriers, and what those models can tell us about the future fleet.
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Host Walker D. Mills talks with Capt Colton Byers about how to model the effectiveness of Drone Carriers, and what those models can tell us about the future fleet.
sea-control.simplecast.com/episodes/sea...
"Warrior Spirit and the Time Tax: A Letter from a SWO Captain"
Rising admin burdens, shrinking manning, and checklist-driven oversight are eroding warfighting focus, JO retention, and true “Warrior Spirit.” Restoring time for real naval skills is essential.
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Rising admin burdens, shrinking manning, and checklist-driven oversight are eroding warfighting focus, JO retention, and true “Warrior Spirit.” Restoring time for real naval skills is essential.
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Warrior Spirit and the Time Tax: A Letter from a SWO Captain | Center for International Maritime Security
The following is republished with permission. By Jan van Tol Dear Admiral, Astonishingly, I find myself at the end of my time in OBRIEN already. At the risk of being too forward, I will take the oppor...
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November 25, 2025 at 12:44 PM
"Warrior Spirit and the Time Tax: A Letter from a SWO Captain"
Rising admin burdens, shrinking manning, and checklist-driven oversight are eroding warfighting focus, JO retention, and true “Warrior Spirit.” Restoring time for real naval skills is essential.
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Rising admin burdens, shrinking manning, and checklist-driven oversight are eroding warfighting focus, JO retention, and true “Warrior Spirit.” Restoring time for real naval skills is essential.
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"Increase Collaboration with South America to Protect U.S. Antarctic Interests"
With only one aging icebreaker left, the U.S. risks losing ground in Antarctica and must rely on South American partners to maintain access and treaty commitments.
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With only one aging icebreaker left, the U.S. risks losing ground in Antarctica and must rely on South American partners to maintain access and treaty commitments.
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Increase Collaboration with South America to Protect U.S. Antarctic Interests | Center for International Maritime Security
By William Muntean and Wilder Alejandro Sánchez The United States has significant national interests in Antarctica, but it currently lacks the maritime capacity to secure them. The United States sent ...
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November 25, 2025 at 12:41 PM
"Increase Collaboration with South America to Protect U.S. Antarctic Interests"
With only one aging icebreaker left, the U.S. risks losing ground in Antarctica and must rely on South American partners to maintain access and treaty commitments.
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With only one aging icebreaker left, the U.S. risks losing ground in Antarctica and must rely on South American partners to maintain access and treaty commitments.
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"How China’s Expanded Operations in the Sea of Japan are Troubling Tokyo"
China’s expanding PLA operations near Japan—often with Russia—are increasing pressure on Tokyo’s key maritime chokepoints. Japan is boosting JSDF readiness as regional tensions rise.
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China’s expanding PLA operations near Japan—often with Russia—are increasing pressure on Tokyo’s key maritime chokepoints. Japan is boosting JSDF readiness as regional tensions rise.
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How China’s Expanded Operations in the Sea of Japan are Troubling Tokyo | Center for International Maritime Security
By Andrew Orchard The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) response to Taiwan President Lai’s inauguration highlighted Beijing's regional assertiveness and military capabilities. That same week, China's amb...
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November 25, 2025 at 12:37 PM
"How China’s Expanded Operations in the Sea of Japan are Troubling Tokyo"
China’s expanding PLA operations near Japan—often with Russia—are increasing pressure on Tokyo’s key maritime chokepoints. Japan is boosting JSDF readiness as regional tensions rise.
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China’s expanding PLA operations near Japan—often with Russia—are increasing pressure on Tokyo’s key maritime chokepoints. Japan is boosting JSDF readiness as regional tensions rise.
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"Invisible Criminal Commodities in the Caribbean", by Dr. Ian Ralby, Dr. David Soud, and Sophie Podrog
Haiti’s turmoil highlights a bigger Caribbean threat, and requires better coordination, training, and legal tools to counter growing maritime crime.
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Haiti’s turmoil highlights a bigger Caribbean threat, and requires better coordination, training, and legal tools to counter growing maritime crime.
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Invisible Criminal Commodities in the Caribbean | Center for International Maritime Security
Dr. Ian Ralby, Dr. David Soud, and Sophie Podrog On 7 July 2021, Jovenel Moïse, the President of Haiti, was assassinated in his own bedroom, sending Haiti into a constitutional crisis from which it ha...
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November 20, 2025 at 12:16 AM
"Invisible Criminal Commodities in the Caribbean", by Dr. Ian Ralby, Dr. David Soud, and Sophie Podrog
Haiti’s turmoil highlights a bigger Caribbean threat, and requires better coordination, training, and legal tools to counter growing maritime crime.
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Haiti’s turmoil highlights a bigger Caribbean threat, and requires better coordination, training, and legal tools to counter growing maritime crime.
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"Peace in Gaza May Not Mean Peace in the Red Sea", by Matt Reisener
A Gaza ceasefire won’t stop Houthi Red Sea attacks. The campaign is driven by the group’s push for legitimacy, leverage, and regional influence—meaning shipping insecurity will continue.
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A Gaza ceasefire won’t stop Houthi Red Sea attacks. The campaign is driven by the group’s push for legitimacy, leverage, and regional influence—meaning shipping insecurity will continue.
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Peace in Gaza May Not Mean Peace in the Red Sea | Center for International Maritime Security
By Matt Reisener Since October 2023, the Houthis, a Yemeni rebel group that seized control over much of the country over a decade ago, have waged a campaign against shipping vessels in the Red Sea, Ba...
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November 20, 2025 at 12:07 AM
"Peace in Gaza May Not Mean Peace in the Red Sea", by Matt Reisener
A Gaza ceasefire won’t stop Houthi Red Sea attacks. The campaign is driven by the group’s push for legitimacy, leverage, and regional influence—meaning shipping insecurity will continue.
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A Gaza ceasefire won’t stop Houthi Red Sea attacks. The campaign is driven by the group’s push for legitimacy, leverage, and regional influence—meaning shipping insecurity will continue.
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"Ready for War: A Way Forward for Industrial Preparedness", by Doug Orsi
Wargames and real conflicts highlight a critical gap: the U.S. can fight—but can’t rearm fast enough. Expanding production and partnering with allies are key to restoring industrial readiness.
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Wargames and real conflicts highlight a critical gap: the U.S. can fight—but can’t rearm fast enough. Expanding production and partnering with allies are key to restoring industrial readiness.
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Ready for War: A Way Forward for Industrial Preparedness | Center for International Maritime Security
By Doug Orsi The results of a 2023 wargame simulating a Chinese amphibious invasion of Taiwan showed that the combined forces of Taiwan, Japan, and the U.S. successfully denied Chinese objectives and ...
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November 19, 2025 at 11:59 PM
"Ready for War: A Way Forward for Industrial Preparedness", by Doug Orsi
Wargames and real conflicts highlight a critical gap: the U.S. can fight—but can’t rearm fast enough. Expanding production and partnering with allies are key to restoring industrial readiness.
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Wargames and real conflicts highlight a critical gap: the U.S. can fight—but can’t rearm fast enough. Expanding production and partnering with allies are key to restoring industrial readiness.
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MOSA Redux: Modular Acquisition is New Again
The Navy is doubling down on the Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) — building adaptable, interoperable, and upgradeable platforms for faster tech integration and stronger deterrence.
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The Navy is doubling down on the Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) — building adaptable, interoperable, and upgradeable platforms for faster tech integration and stronger deterrence.
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MOSA Redux: Modular Acquisition is New Again | Center for International Maritime Security
By Jason Thomas What is old is new again, and Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) is no different. MOSA is an acquisition and design approach consisting of a technical and business architecture that ...
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November 13, 2025 at 12:47 PM
MOSA Redux: Modular Acquisition is New Again
The Navy is doubling down on the Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) — building adaptable, interoperable, and upgradeable platforms for faster tech integration and stronger deterrence.
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The Navy is doubling down on the Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) — building adaptable, interoperable, and upgradeable platforms for faster tech integration and stronger deterrence.
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Bring Out the Knives: A Programmatic Night Court for the Surface Navy
The Navy is racing against time itself. Sailors work 88+ hours a week, yet admin burdens steal time from warfighting. A Navy “night court” could refocus every minute on combat readiness.
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The Navy is racing against time itself. Sailors work 88+ hours a week, yet admin burdens steal time from warfighting. A Navy “night court” could refocus every minute on combat readiness.
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Bring Out the Knives: A Programmatic Night Court for the Surface Navy | Center for International Maritime Security
By Chris Rielage Time is our critical resource now. The Navy knows that we have a few scant years before we face major risk for an invasion of Taiwan. In the Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Develop...
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November 13, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Bring Out the Knives: A Programmatic Night Court for the Surface Navy
The Navy is racing against time itself. Sailors work 88+ hours a week, yet admin burdens steal time from warfighting. A Navy “night court” could refocus every minute on combat readiness.
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The Navy is racing against time itself. Sailors work 88+ hours a week, yet admin burdens steal time from warfighting. A Navy “night court” could refocus every minute on combat readiness.
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Sea Control 589 — Non-State Special Operations
Lt. Col. (RET) Craig Whiteside, PhD., joins the program to discuss the new book he co-authored with Ian Brown, Non-state Special Operations: Capabilities and Effects.
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Lt. Col. (RET) Craig Whiteside, PhD., joins the program to discuss the new book he co-authored with Ian Brown, Non-state Special Operations: Capabilities and Effects.
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Sea Control 589: Non-state Special Operations | Sea Control
Lt. Col. (RET) Craig Whiteside, PhD., joins the program to discuss the new book he co-authored with Ian Brown, Non-state Special Operations: Capabilities and Effects. Dr. Whiteside shares how to defin...
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November 10, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Sea Control 589 — Non-State Special Operations
Lt. Col. (RET) Craig Whiteside, PhD., joins the program to discuss the new book he co-authored with Ian Brown, Non-state Special Operations: Capabilities and Effects.
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Lt. Col. (RET) Craig Whiteside, PhD., joins the program to discuss the new book he co-authored with Ian Brown, Non-state Special Operations: Capabilities and Effects.
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"The Playing Fields: Sports and Warfighting Readiness"
Sports aren’t just games—they’re warfighting classrooms. Expanding international athletic exchanges at USNA can strengthen leadership, understanding, and readiness among future officers.
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Sports aren’t just games—they’re warfighting classrooms. Expanding international athletic exchanges at USNA can strengthen leadership, understanding, and readiness among future officers.
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The Playing Fields: Sports and Warfighting Readiness | Center for International Maritime Security
By Phil Bozzelli and Paul Giarra The Duke of Wellington’s aphorism “The Battle of Waterloo was won on the playing fields of Eton,” has been widely accepted as a validation of sports and their greater ...
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October 31, 2025 at 1:29 PM
"The Playing Fields: Sports and Warfighting Readiness"
Sports aren’t just games—they’re warfighting classrooms. Expanding international athletic exchanges at USNA can strengthen leadership, understanding, and readiness among future officers.
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Sports aren’t just games—they’re warfighting classrooms. Expanding international athletic exchanges at USNA can strengthen leadership, understanding, and readiness among future officers.
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"China’s Coming Small Wars", by Michael Hanson
China’s PLA may use small wars to test its growing amphibious and expeditionary forces before any move on Taiwan—echoing how past powers trained for larger wars. The world should take note.
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China’s PLA may use small wars to test its growing amphibious and expeditionary forces before any move on Taiwan—echoing how past powers trained for larger wars. The world should take note.
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China’s Coming Small Wars | Center for International Maritime Security
By Michael Hanson The world took note of the meteoric growth of China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA), both in size and capability. Specifically, the PLA and PLAN’s amphibious capabilities developmen...
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October 29, 2025 at 8:03 PM
"China’s Coming Small Wars", by Michael Hanson
China’s PLA may use small wars to test its growing amphibious and expeditionary forces before any move on Taiwan—echoing how past powers trained for larger wars. The world should take note.
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China’s PLA may use small wars to test its growing amphibious and expeditionary forces before any move on Taiwan—echoing how past powers trained for larger wars. The world should take note.
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"Maritime Statecraft and its Future"
After decades of neglect, America’s maritime revival is underway. Maritime Statecraft links naval, commercial shipbuilding, and shipping to rebuild U.S. seapower through allied investment and competition.
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After decades of neglect, America’s maritime revival is underway. Maritime Statecraft links naval, commercial shipbuilding, and shipping to rebuild U.S. seapower through allied investment and competition.
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Maritime Statecraft and its Future | Center for International Maritime Security
By Steve Brock and Hunter Stires With shipping and shipbuilding receiving high-level political and diplomatic attention across two administrations after decades of neglect, the United States has the c...
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October 22, 2025 at 11:28 AM
"Maritime Statecraft and its Future"
After decades of neglect, America’s maritime revival is underway. Maritime Statecraft links naval, commercial shipbuilding, and shipping to rebuild U.S. seapower through allied investment and competition.
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After decades of neglect, America’s maritime revival is underway. Maritime Statecraft links naval, commercial shipbuilding, and shipping to rebuild U.S. seapower through allied investment and competition.
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Sea Control 588 — Outsourcing Security At Sea
Pieter Zhao discusses his article “Outsourcing Security at Sea—The Return of Private Maritime-Security Companies and Their Role in Twenty-First-Century Maritime Security”.
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Pieter Zhao discusses his article “Outsourcing Security at Sea—The Return of Private Maritime-Security Companies and Their Role in Twenty-First-Century Maritime Security”.
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Sea Control 588: Outsourcing Security at Sea | Sea Control
Pieter Zhao Joins J on the podcast to discuss his article “Outsourcing Security at Sea—The Return of Private Maritime-Security Companies and Their Role in Twenty-First-Century Maritime Security.” The ...
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October 22, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Sea Control 588 — Outsourcing Security At Sea
Pieter Zhao discusses his article “Outsourcing Security at Sea—The Return of Private Maritime-Security Companies and Their Role in Twenty-First-Century Maritime Security”.
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Pieter Zhao discusses his article “Outsourcing Security at Sea—The Return of Private Maritime-Security Companies and Their Role in Twenty-First-Century Maritime Security”.
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CIMSEC is building out our technical support team with volunteers to help manage and upgrade our Wordpress site. The position will revamp the site, make upgrades, and reinforce cybersecurity. Interested applicants can reach out to [email protected].
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CIMSEC Volunteer Opening | CIMSEC: Center for International Maritime Security
CIMSEC Is Hiring!
CIMSEC is looking for candidates to build out our technical support team with volunteers who can help manage and upgrade our Wordpress site. This is an important line of effort as w...
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October 21, 2025 at 11:55 AM
CIMSEC is building out our technical support team with volunteers to help manage and upgrade our Wordpress site. The position will revamp the site, make upgrades, and reinforce cybersecurity. Interested applicants can reach out to [email protected].
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Call for Articles — Should the U.S. Surface Warfare Community Specialize?
As warfare grows more complex, specialization may better prepare Surface Warfare Officers. Authors may submit thoughts and more information can be found at the link below.
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As warfare grows more complex, specialization may better prepare Surface Warfare Officers. Authors may submit thoughts and more information can be found at the link below.
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Call for Articles: Should the U.S. Surface Warfare Community Specialize? | Center for International Maritime Security
Articles Due: December 8, 2025 Week Dates: January 5-9, 2026 Story Length: 1,5000-3,000 Words Submit to: [email protected] By Dmitry Filipoff The U.S. Surface Warfare Officer community has operated o...
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October 14, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Call for Articles — Should the U.S. Surface Warfare Community Specialize?
As warfare grows more complex, specialization may better prepare Surface Warfare Officers. Authors may submit thoughts and more information can be found at the link below.
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As warfare grows more complex, specialization may better prepare Surface Warfare Officers. Authors may submit thoughts and more information can be found at the link below.
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"Building Tactical Excellence: How SWCTC Supports LT Breen’s Call for Higher SWO Proficiency"
The Surface Warfare Combat Training Continuum (SWCTC) is transforming how the Navy builds tactical readiness by tracking proficiency—not just qualification.
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The Surface Warfare Combat Training Continuum (SWCTC) is transforming how the Navy builds tactical readiness by tracking proficiency—not just qualification.
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Building Tactical Excellence: How SWCTC Supports LT Breen’s Call for Higher SWO Proficiency | Center for International Maritime Security
By LCDR Jeffrey Bolstad (ASW/SUW WTI) and LT Matthew Bain (ASW/SUW WTI) In his recent CIMSEC article, “Reprioritize SWO Tactical Qualifications for the High-End Fight,” LT Seth Breen underscores a pre...
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October 9, 2025 at 11:34 PM
"Building Tactical Excellence: How SWCTC Supports LT Breen’s Call for Higher SWO Proficiency"
The Surface Warfare Combat Training Continuum (SWCTC) is transforming how the Navy builds tactical readiness by tracking proficiency—not just qualification.
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The Surface Warfare Combat Training Continuum (SWCTC) is transforming how the Navy builds tactical readiness by tracking proficiency—not just qualification.
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"Strategic Minerals and the False Promise of Seabed Mining"
Metals Company’s bid to mine Pacific seabeds marks a desperate turn for private seabed mining. With China’s dominance in mineral processing, the deep-sea gold rush may be over already.
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Metals Company’s bid to mine Pacific seabeds marks a desperate turn for private seabed mining. With China’s dominance in mineral processing, the deep-sea gold rush may be over already.
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Strategic Minerals and the False Promise of Seabed Mining | Center for International Maritime Security
By Drake Long On April 29, a small seabed mining enterprise known as The Metals Company (TMC) formally submitted an application to NOAA to commence commercial-scale mining in an area of the ocean know...
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October 9, 2025 at 11:29 PM
"Strategic Minerals and the False Promise of Seabed Mining"
Metals Company’s bid to mine Pacific seabeds marks a desperate turn for private seabed mining. With China’s dominance in mineral processing, the deep-sea gold rush may be over already.
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Metals Company’s bid to mine Pacific seabeds marks a desperate turn for private seabed mining. With China’s dominance in mineral processing, the deep-sea gold rush may be over already.
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"Made In China 2025’s Impact on Chinese Shipbuilding"
China’s Made in China 2025 and military-civil fusion transformed its shipbuilding industry. Yet inefficiency, dependence on foreign parts, and overcapacity show limits to Beijing’s industrial model.
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China’s Made in China 2025 and military-civil fusion transformed its shipbuilding industry. Yet inefficiency, dependence on foreign parts, and overcapacity show limits to Beijing’s industrial model.
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Made In China 2025’s Impact on Chinese Shipbuilding | Center for International Maritime Security
By Dan Katz Ten years ago, the Chinese Communist Party, under the leadership of Xi Jinping, introduced two major policy initiatives: Made in China 2025 and military-civil fusion. Each represents an up...
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October 7, 2025 at 8:54 PM
"Made In China 2025’s Impact on Chinese Shipbuilding"
China’s Made in China 2025 and military-civil fusion transformed its shipbuilding industry. Yet inefficiency, dependence on foreign parts, and overcapacity show limits to Beijing’s industrial model.
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China’s Made in China 2025 and military-civil fusion transformed its shipbuilding industry. Yet inefficiency, dependence on foreign parts, and overcapacity show limits to Beijing’s industrial model.
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Notes to the New CNO Series Concludes on CIMSEC
For the past two weeks, CIMSEC featured short notes submitted to our Call for Notes to the New CNO.
Featured articles and authors are listed at the link below, and we thank them for their contributions.
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For the past two weeks, CIMSEC featured short notes submitted to our Call for Notes to the New CNO.
Featured articles and authors are listed at the link below, and we thank them for their contributions.
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Notes to the New CNO Series Concludes on CIMSEC | Center for International Maritime Security
By Dmitry Filipoff For the past two weeks, CIMSEC featured short notes submitted to our Call for Notes to the New CNO. In this special series, authors conveyed their thoughts on what they believe are ...
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October 6, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Notes to the New CNO Series Concludes on CIMSEC
For the past two weeks, CIMSEC featured short notes submitted to our Call for Notes to the New CNO.
Featured articles and authors are listed at the link below, and we thank them for their contributions.
cimsec.org/notes-to-the...
For the past two weeks, CIMSEC featured short notes submitted to our Call for Notes to the New CNO.
Featured articles and authors are listed at the link below, and we thank them for their contributions.
cimsec.org/notes-to-the...
Notes to the New CNO - Three Focus Areas for the New CNO
Shipyards dominate headlines, but the Navy must also tackle physical fitness, unify education, and elevate cyber as a warfighting domain. These reforms are essential as the Davidson Window closes.
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Shipyards dominate headlines, but the Navy must also tackle physical fitness, unify education, and elevate cyber as a warfighting domain. These reforms are essential as the Davidson Window closes.
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Three Focus Areas for the New CNO | Center for International Maritime Security
Notes to the New CNO Series By Jacob Wiencek The U.S. Navy faces multiple, simultaneous pressures that necessitate equal levels of attention. We face legendary shipyard pressures with critical project...
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October 3, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Notes to the New CNO - Three Focus Areas for the New CNO
Shipyards dominate headlines, but the Navy must also tackle physical fitness, unify education, and elevate cyber as a warfighting domain. These reforms are essential as the Davidson Window closes.
cimsec.org/three-focus-...
Shipyards dominate headlines, but the Navy must also tackle physical fitness, unify education, and elevate cyber as a warfighting domain. These reforms are essential as the Davidson Window closes.
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Notes to the New CNO - Navigate the Future Through Maritime Wisdom
Maritime power is rooted in centuries of strategic wisdom—from Sun Tzu to Mahan. Today’s sailors must draw on this tradition to face modern threats and ensure sea power endures.
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Maritime power is rooted in centuries of strategic wisdom—from Sun Tzu to Mahan. Today’s sailors must draw on this tradition to face modern threats and ensure sea power endures.
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Navigate the Future Through Maritime Wisdom | Center for International Maritime Security
Notes to the New CNO Series By Roshan Kulatunga Subtle intellect remains the most essential trait for individuals steering maritime power. Yet the acquisition of maritime wisdom is not an overnight en...
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October 2, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Notes to the New CNO - Navigate the Future Through Maritime Wisdom
Maritime power is rooted in centuries of strategic wisdom—from Sun Tzu to Mahan. Today’s sailors must draw on this tradition to face modern threats and ensure sea power endures.
cimsec.org/navigate-the...
Maritime power is rooted in centuries of strategic wisdom—from Sun Tzu to Mahan. Today’s sailors must draw on this tradition to face modern threats and ensure sea power endures.
cimsec.org/navigate-the...
Notes to the New CNO Week - Technical Interoperability in Contested Environments is a Must
The CNO warns the margin for error is shrinking. The Navy must interoperable yet resilient field systems—prioritizing modular, open, and distributed designs.
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The CNO warns the margin for error is shrinking. The Navy must interoperable yet resilient field systems—prioritizing modular, open, and distributed designs.
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Technical Interoperability in Contested Environments is a Must | Center for International Maritime Security
Notes to the New CNO Series By Nicholas A. Kristof In his remarks at his assumption of office ceremony, Admiral Caudle stated that, “Great power competition is sharpening, threats and capabilities are...
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October 2, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Notes to the New CNO Week - Technical Interoperability in Contested Environments is a Must
The CNO warns the margin for error is shrinking. The Navy must interoperable yet resilient field systems—prioritizing modular, open, and distributed designs.
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The CNO warns the margin for error is shrinking. The Navy must interoperable yet resilient field systems—prioritizing modular, open, and distributed designs.
cimsec.org/technical-in...
Notes to the New CNO - Rugby and Rivalry: Use Sports Diplomacy to Counter China in the South Pacific
PRC influence is rising in the South Pacific despite US outreach—the US Navy can use sports diplomacy to compete for influence in Pacific Island nations.
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PRC influence is rising in the South Pacific despite US outreach—the US Navy can use sports diplomacy to compete for influence in Pacific Island nations.
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Rugby and Rivalry: Use Sports Diplomacy to Counter China in the South Pacific | Center for International Maritime Security
Notes to the New CNO Series By Jason Lancaster Despite U.S. and allied development aid contributions dwarfing PRC contributions in the South Pacific, the PRC has made significant regional gains in inf...
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October 2, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Notes to the New CNO - Rugby and Rivalry: Use Sports Diplomacy to Counter China in the South Pacific
PRC influence is rising in the South Pacific despite US outreach—the US Navy can use sports diplomacy to compete for influence in Pacific Island nations.
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PRC influence is rising in the South Pacific despite US outreach—the US Navy can use sports diplomacy to compete for influence in Pacific Island nations.
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Notes to the New CNO Week - Conduct Legal Preparation of the Battlespace
The US once shaped maritime law, from the Code of Naval Warfare to the Freedom of Navigation program. Revitalizing Navy influence in maritime law is essential for future sea power.
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The US once shaped maritime law, from the Code of Naval Warfare to the Freedom of Navigation program. Revitalizing Navy influence in maritime law is essential for future sea power.
cimsec.org/legal-prepar...
Conduct Legal Preparation of the Battlespace | Center for International Maritime Security
Notes to the New CNO Series By James Kraska The U.S. Navy must rebuild its capacity to shape and influence international maritime law. Since the first Code of Naval Warfare was published at the U.S. N...
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October 1, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Notes to the New CNO Week - Conduct Legal Preparation of the Battlespace
The US once shaped maritime law, from the Code of Naval Warfare to the Freedom of Navigation program. Revitalizing Navy influence in maritime law is essential for future sea power.
cimsec.org/legal-prepar...
The US once shaped maritime law, from the Code of Naval Warfare to the Freedom of Navigation program. Revitalizing Navy influence in maritime law is essential for future sea power.
cimsec.org/legal-prepar...