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The Sea Control - CIMSEC podcast is a highly informative and engaging podcast that focuses on naval and maritime security issues. It offers a unique perspective on current events, geopolitics, and pressing maritime concerns. One of the best aspects of this podcast is its thoughtfully curated content at the intersection of various topics. The hosts do an excellent job of highlighting international and partner perspectives by featuring experts from around the world. This international approach adds depth and diversity to the discussions, making it a top pick for anyone interested in naval and maritime podcasts.
Another great aspect of The Sea Control - CIMSEC podcast is its ability to present complex academic content in a manner that is approachable and comprehensible to amateurs. The hosts do a fantastic job of providing high-level analysis while maintaining accessibility for listeners who may not have an extensive background in these subjects. This makes the podcast enjoyable for both experts in the field and those with a general interest in naval and maritime security.
While there are many positive aspects to this podcast, one potential downside is occasional audio issues encountered in some episodes. These background disturbances can be distracting to listeners, but they do not significantly detract from the overall quality of the discussions. Additionally, there have been some requests from listeners to have earlier episodes added to the download options, as currently only episodes 74 onwards are available for download.
In conclusion, The Sea Control - CIMSEC podcast is an excellent resource for anyone interested in naval and maritime security issues. It provides varied content, unfiltered discussion, and features high-profile guests who provide insightful perspectives on important topics. Despite minor audio issues at times, this podcast offers valuable insights and analysis that make it a worthwhile listen for both professionals in the field and those with a general interest in defense policy.
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By Brian Kerg Major Ben Van Horrick and LtCol Scott ‘Chuck' Blyleven of the United States Marine Corps join the program to discuss the article, “Partnering Will Determine the First Days of Conflict in the Western Pacific.” Download Sea Control 579: Partnering for Conflict in the Western Pacific Links 1. “Partnering Will Determine the First … Continue reading Sea Control 579: Partnering for Conflict in the Western Pacific →
By Brian Kerg Naval War College Professor of Strategy Andrew Erickson joins the program to talk about his recent book, Chinese Amphibious Warfare, the most current and authoritative assessment of PLA amphibious capabilities. Dr. Andrew S. Erickson is Professor of Strategy (tenured full professor) in the U.S. Naval War College (NWC)'s China Maritime Studies Institute (CMSI). … Continue reading Sea Control 578: Chinese Amphibious Warfare with Andrew Erickson →
By J. Overton Dr. Ben Zweibelson joins the program to talk about his new book, Reconceptualizing War. Dr. Zweibelson has over three decades of service to the U.S. Department of Defense, retiring as an Infantry Officer with 22 years combined service, multiple combat deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, and awarded four Bronze Stars. Author of … Continue reading Sea Control 577: Reconceptualizing War with Ben Zweibelson →
By Walker Mills Dr. Tommy Jamison joins the program to discuss his recent article “Rescuing Heritage from Humiliation: The Navalist Reinterpretation of the Sino-French and Sino-Japanese Wars,” published in the October issue of the Journal of Military History. The conversation focuses on recent reinterpretations of the Sino-French and Sino-Japanese Wars, and what they can tell … Continue reading Sea Control 576: Rescuing Heritage from Humiliation with Tommy Jamison →
By J. Overton Dr. Sebastian Bruns joins the program to talk about his article, “Conundrums, Right Ahead: Five strategic concerns for Baltic Sea decision-makers.” Sebastian is a naval strategist and sea power expert based in Kiel, Germany, where he is senior researcher at the Institute for Security Policy at Kiel University. Download Sea Control 575: … Continue reading Sea Control 575: Baltic Conundrums with Sebastian Bruns →
By Brian Kerg Lieutenant Colonel Daniel Hough joins the podcast to discuss his article, “Diplomacy for Better Stand-In Force Access in Japan.” Lieutenant Colonel Hough is a combat engineer officer serving as an operational planner in the III MEF G-357 Future Operations Branch in Okinawa, Japan. He deployed as a combat engineer officer in support … Continue reading Sea Control 574: Diplomacy for Better Stand-in Force Access in Japan with Daniel Hough →
By Alexia Bouallagui Sea Control presents the first in a special series by cohost Alexia Bouallagui on Italian maritime security research. On this episode Alexia is joined by Federico Petroni to discuss Arctic geopolitics. Federico Petroni is a geopolitical analyst at Limes, the Italian review of geopolitics, and coordinator of the school of Limes. This … Continue reading Sea Control 573: The Great North Challenges the Mediterranean with Federico Petroni →
By Jonathan Selling Author Andrew Boyd joins the podcast to discuss his book, Arms for Russia and the Naval War in the Arctic, 1941-1945. He discusses the importance of Lend-Lease to the Soviet Union and the importance of the Arctic route in supplying them. Andrew Boyd CMG, OBE, DPhil was educated at Britannia Royal Naval … Continue reading Sea Control 572: Arms for Russia with Andrew Boyd →
By Brian Kerg Scholars Catherine Lila Chou and Mark Harrison join the program to discuss their recent book, Revolutionary Taiwan: Making Nationhood in a Changing World Order. Their book discusses the making of the Taiwanese nation, which sees itself as a state and a homeland in its own right, despite having not achieved formal international … Continue reading Sea Control 571: Revolutionary Taiwan with Catherine Lila Chou and Mark Harrison →
By Brian Kerg Major Brent Jurmu joins Brian Kerg to discuss his article, “Equip the Mobile Reconnaissance Battalion Now.” Jurmu discusses how to adapt Marine reconnaissance platforms and units. Download Sea Control 570: Brent Jurmu on Equipping the Marine Reconnaissance Battalion Now Links 1. “Equip the Mobile Reconnaissance Battalion Now More than a new platform,” … Continue reading Sea Control 570: Brent Jurmu on Equipping the Marine Reconnaissance Battalion Now →
By J. Overton Dr. Peter Luebke from the Naval History and Heritage Command joins the program to discuss the NHHC essay collection he edited titled, The U.S. Navy and Innovation: Twentieth-Century Case Studies. Peter C. Luebke is a historian at the Naval History and Heritage Command. There he has worked on several projects, including Naval … Continue reading Sea Control 569: Dr. Peter Luebke on the U.S. Navy and Innovation →
By Jonathan Selling Jennifer Parker joins the program to discuss her paper, “Time for an Australian Coast Guard.” She discusses how maritime security is currently handled in Australia and how the addition of a dedicated Coast Guard would be benefit Australia. Download Sea Control 568 – Jennifer Parker on an Australian Coast Guard Links 1. … Continue reading Sea Control 568: Jennifer Parker on an Australian Coast Guard →
By Walker Mills LCDR Nathan Sawyer joins the podcast to discuss his article in USNI Proceedings, “Beyond Tactics: How the Hawkeye Proved the Power of Adaptability in the Red Sea.” They discuss the role of the E-2 Hawkeye, and the importance of adaptability and leadership afloat. Download Sea Control 567: E-2 Hawkeyes Over the Red … Continue reading Sea Control 567: E-2 Hawkeyes Over the Red Sea with LCDR Nathan Sawyer →
By Walker Mills Commander Justin Cobb, a Maritime Fires Officer with Carrier Strike Group 11, joins the program to his recent article, “No One Should Think the War Will be Short.” Justin’s article was recently published in USNI Proceedings and won their Future of Naval Warfare Essay Contest. It discussed why a conflict between the … Continue reading Sea Control 566: No One Should Think the War Will be Short with CDR Justin Cobb →
By Walker Mills Major General James B. Bartholomees III, Chief of Staff of U.S. Army Pacific, joins the program to discuss his recent CIMSEC article, “Land Force Integration: The Army's Contribution to Deterring China.” The discussion also covers the Army's new Multi-Domain Task Forces (MDTF) and what the U.S. Army is doing in the Indo-Pacific. … Continue reading Sea Control 565 – General Bartholomees on the Army's Contribution to Deterring China →
By J. Overton Historian Scot McFarlane joins the program to discuss the role of the canoe in warfare. He discusses the advantages the canoe provided in colonial America as well as the continued uses of canoes in warfare today. Scot McFarlane is a river historian and founder of the Oxbow History Company. Download Sea Control … Continue reading Sea Control 564 – Canoes, Rivers, and more with Scot McFarlane →
By Jonathan Selling Commander Brian Sánchez joins the program to talk about his time commanding the USS Gravely in the Red Sea. He discuss the engagements the ship took part in as part of its deployment, including the CIWS engagement on January 30th and the “Battle of the BAM” on January 9th. Download Sea Control … Continue reading Sea Control 563 – Red Sea Combat with CDR Brian C. Sánchez →
By Jared Samuelson Dr. Jamie L. Jones joins the program to discuss her book, Rendered Obsolete – Energy Culture and the Afterlife of US Whaling. Jamie L. Jones is an Assistant Professor in the Department of English at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Her research explores the historic pivot in energy use in the … Continue reading Sea Control 562 – Rendered Obsolete with Dr. Jamie Jones →
By Brian Kerg Sasha Maggio, also known as ‘Mother of Tanks,' joins the program to discuss her one-of-a-kind series, “Why We Fight.” A podcast covering just about every aspect of World War II, including significant elements of naval and amphibious warfare, “Why We Fight” is a unique podcast on historical warfare. Sasha Maggio is a … Continue reading Sea Control 561 – Why We Fight with Sasha Maggio →
By Walker Mills Dr. Colin Flint, a Distinguished Professor of Political Geography at Utah State University, joins the program to talk about his new book, Near and Far Waters: The Geopolitics of Seapower. Dr. Flint discusses why seapower matters and what it can tell us about he future of the China-US rivalry. Download Sea Control 560 … Continue reading Sea Control 560 – Near and Far Waters: The Geopolitics of Seapower with Dr. Colin Flint →
By Walker Mills Jonathan G. Panter joins the program to talk about his PhD dissertation “The Illogic of Naval Forward Presence.” Jonathan is a Stanton Nuclear Security Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, a PhD candidate at Columbia University, and former US Navy Surface Warfare Officer. Download Sea Control 559 – The Illogic of … Continue reading Sea Control 559 – The Illogic of Naval Forward Presence with Jonathan Panter →
By Walker Mills Tuneer Mukherjee, a researcher of Asian security with a focus on the maritime domain, joins the program to talk about his recent article “The Proliferation of Drones in Naval Warfare,” published by the Observer Research Foundation. Download Sea Control 558 – The Proliferation of Drones in Naval Warfare with Tuneer Mukherjee Links … Continue reading Sea Control 558 – The Proliferation of Drones in Naval Warfare with Tuneer Mukherjee →
By Jared Samuelson and Walker Mills Sea Control Executive Producer and co-host Jared Samuelson talks to co-host Walker Mills about his nearly five-year tenure running Sea Control and what he has learned after recording over 400 episodes of Sea Control. Download Sea Control 557 – CIMSEC's Own Jared Samuelson Links 1. “Operational Tripolitan,” by Jared … Continue reading Sea Control 557 – CIMSEC's Own Jared Samuelson →
By Jared Samuelson Larry Bond, the creator of the naval wargame Harpoon and coauthor of Red Storm Rising, joins the program. Larry discusses how he got into wargaming and his experience running wargames in the U.S. Navy. Download Sea Control 556 – Wargaming with Larry Bond Links 1. Sea Control 169 – Larry Bond and … Continue reading Sea Control 556 – Wargaming with Larry Bond →
By Brian Kerg Brian Kerg, one of Sea Control’s new co-hosts, makes his debut. Here he interviews Major Zachary Schwartz of the U.S. Marine Corps about his new article, “Infantry Battalions as Sensor Webs for the Fleet.” Download Sea Control 555 – Infantry Battalions as Sensor Webs for the Fleet with Zachary Stewart Links 1. … Continue reading Sea Control 555 – Infantry Battalions as Sensor Webs for the Fleet with Zachary Stewart →
By Jared Samuelson Dr. Nuno Vila-Santa joins Jared to discuss his book, Knowledge Exchanges Between Portugal and Europe: Maritime Diplomacy, Espionage, and Nautical Science in the Early Modern World (15th-17th Centuries). Nuno is a researcher at CIUHCT (Faculty of Sciences of the University of Lisbon) and correspondent researcher at CHAM (FCSH-UNL/UAÇ – Lisbon, Portugal) and … Continue reading Sea Control 554 – Maritime Diplomacy, Espionage, and Nautical Science in the 15th-17th Centuries with Dr. Nuno Vila-Santa →
By Jared Samuelson Dr. Sara Caputo joins the program to discuss her new book, Tracks on the Ocean: A History of Trailblazing, Maps and Maritime Travel. Sara is Director of Studies in History, History and Politics, and History and Modern Languages, Magdalene College. Download Sea Control 553 – Tracks on the Ocean with Dr. Sara … Continue reading Sea Control 553 – Tracks on the Ocean with Dr. Sara Caputo →
By Jonathan Selling The recent announcement that the United Kingdom will be returning Diego Garcia and the rest of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius brought to an end this long-running dispute. Nitya Labh joins the program to discuss the dispute over the Chagos Islands and the benefit to the UK and US for its return … Continue reading Sea Control 552 – Diego Garcia with Nitya Labh →
By Jared Samuelson Dr. Rachel Lance joins the program to talk about her new book, Chamber Divers – The Untold Story of the D-Day Scientists Who Changed Special Operations Forever. Rachel is an author and Assistant Consulting Professor at Duke University, where she conducts research out of their Hyperbaric Medicine facility. Download Sea Control 551 … Continue reading Sea Control 551 – Chamber Divers with Dr. Rachel Lance →
By Walker Mills CIMSEC Co-Host Walker Mills discusses Force Design 2030 with Travis Reese, Ian Brown, Zach Ota, Travis Hord, Leo Spaeder, and Brian Strom, who are all active or retired Marines in this wide-ranging conversation. They published an article “Trends in Maritime Challenges Indicate that Force Design 2030 is the Proper Path,” for War … Continue reading Sea Control 550 – Six Marines Talk Force Design 2030 →
By Jonathan Selling Author Edward Hampshire joins Jonathan to discuss his new book, The Royal Navy in the Cold War Years, 1966-1990. Edward Hampshire is an historian at the Naval Historical Branch, Ministry of Defence, Portsmouth. He has been Senior Lecturer in Defence and International Affairs, the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst, and was Seconded from … Continue reading Sea Control 549 – The Royal Navy During the Cold War with Edward Hampshire →
By Jared Samuelson Dr. Jeremy Stöhs and Dr. Sebastian Bruns join the program to discuss their recent article in War on the Rocks in renewed competition in the Mediterranean. Jeremy Stöhs is an Austrian-American security and defense analyst. He co-heads the Austrian Center for Intelligence, Propaganda & Security Studies at the University of Graz and … Continue reading Sea Control 548 – Maritime Competition in the Mediterranean with Dr. Sebastian Bruns & Dr. Jeremy Stöhs →
By Jared Samuelson Dr. Helen Scales joins the program to discuss the future of the world’s oceans and the environmental threats that they face. Helen Scales, PhD, is a marine biologist, writer, and broadcaster. She is the author of many books about the ocean including The Brilliant Abyss and Spirals in Time, and the children's … Continue reading Sea Control 547 – What the Wild Sea Can Be with Dr. Helen Scales →
By Jared Samuelson Dr. Harry Bennett joins Jared to discuss his book, The War for England's Shores: S-Boats and the Fight Against British Coastal Convoys. Download Sea Control 546 – S-Boats and Coastal Convoys with Harry Bennett Links 1. The War for England's Shores: S-Boats and the Fight Against British Coastal Convoys, by G.H. Bennett, … Continue reading Sea Control 546 – S-Boats and Coastal Convoys with Harry Bennett →
By Jared Samuelson Lt. Col. Nathan Jennings, Ph D joins the program to discuss naval operations in the Mexican-American War. Jennings discusses Winfried Scott’s landing at Veracruz, the largest U.S. landing prior to World War Two, and also less well-known operations in the Gulf of Mexico. Nathan is an associate professor and Army strategist at the … Continue reading Sea Control 545 – Naval Operations in the Mexican-American War →
By Jared Samuelson Dr. Kristie Flannery discusses her book, Piracy and the Making of the Spanish Pacific World. Dr. Flannery discusses how alliances with native Filipinos to combat piracy in the region was essential for Spanish success in the Philippines. Dr. Flannery is a research fellow in the Institute for Humanities and Social Sciences at … Continue reading Sea Control 544 – Piracy and the Spanish Pacific with Dr. Kristie Flannery →
By Jared Samuelson Author Curt Newport joins the program to discuss his career beneath the waves and his new book, Ready to Dive – Five Decades of Adventure in the Abyss. Curt is a pioneer in the development and operation of Remotely Operated Vehicles. He retired in 2022 after 47 years in the underwater profession. … Continue reading Sea Control 542 – Ready to Dive with Curt Newport →
By Jared Samuelson Dr. Mark Folse returns to the podcast to discuss both his own relationship with the Marine Corps as well as his new book, The Globe and Anchor Men: U.S. Marines and American Manhood in the Great War Era. Mark is a U.S. military and naval historian who works full time for the … Continue reading Sea Control 541 – The Globe and Anchor Men with Dr. Mark Folse →
By Jared Samuelson Robert Maclean discusses his chapter contribution to the Journal of the Edinburgh Bibliographical Society, “The Library of Captain John Anderson, a 17th century Glasgow Mariner.” Bob is an Assistant Librarian (rare books), Archives and Special Collections, at the University of Glasglow Library. Download Sea Control 540 – The Library of Captain John … Continue reading Sea Control 540 – The Library of Captain John Anderson with Robert Maclean →
Author Nick Hewitt joins the program to discuss his new book, Normandy – The Sailors' Story: A Naval History of D-Day and the Battle for France. Nick is a naval historian working for Orkney Islands Council. He was formerly Head of Collections and Research at the National Museum of the Royal Navy. Download Sea Control … Continue reading Sea Control 539: Normandy – The Sailors’ Story and D-Day with Nick Hewitt →
By Jared Samuelson Dr. Natali Pearson joins the program to discuss the diplomatic challenges posed by sunken warships and her latest article in the Australasian Journal of Maritime Archaeology, “Diplomatic Timebombs? Southeast Asia’s sunken warships.” Natali is a Senior Lecturer at the Sydney Southeast Asia Centre, the University of Sydney, where she is affiliated with … Continue reading Sea Control 538 – Sunken Warships and Diplomatic Timebombs with Dr. Natali Pearson →
By Walker Mills Dr. Joanna Siekiera joins the program for a discussion regarding her recent work on Indo-Pacific security and China. She is an international lawyer, legal advisor, and Doctor of Public Policy from Poland. She currently works as a consultant for NATO. She is also a non-resident fellow at the Brute Krulak Center for … Continue reading Sea Control 537 – Europe’s Role in Indo-Pacific Security with Dr. Joanna Siekiera →
By Jared Samuelson Dongkeun Lee joins the program to discuss an article he's written for the September issue of Marine Policy entitled, “Influences behind the development of South Korea's shipbuilding industry from the 1960s to the 2000s.” Dongkeun is a PhD candidate at the Strategic and Defence Studies Centre (SDSC) at the Australian National University, … Continue reading Sea Control 536 – Development of the South Korean Shipbuilding Industry with Dongkeun Lee →
By Jared Samuelson Brian Andrews and Jeffrey Wilson join the program discuss their new book, Tom Clancy: Act of Defiance which marks the return of legendary character Jack Ryan. Brian is a US Navy veteran who served as an officer aboard a 688-class nuclear submarine in the Pacific. Jeffrey has worked as an actor, a … Continue reading Sea Control 535 – The Return of Jack Ryan with Brian Andrews and Jeffrey Wilson →
By Jared Samuelson Dr. Josh Tallis makes his annual visit to the podcast to discuss NATO’s navies at 75. Josh is a senior research scientist at the Center for Naval Analyses (CNA). From 2021 to 2023, he served as the CNA field representative to the Commander of U.S. Sixth Fleet and Naval Striking and Support … Continue reading Sea Control 534 – NATO’s Navies at 75 with Dr. Josh Tallis →
By Jared Samuelson Dr. Ian Bowers re-joins the program for a third tour to discuss Task Force 448, United Nations Interim Forces-Lebanon, and maritime peacekeeping. Ian is Senior Research Scientist at the Norwegian Institute for Defence Studies. Download Sea Control 533 – Maritime Peacekeeping with Dr. Ian Bowers Links 1. “Exploiting the Water: Naval Involvement … Continue reading Sea Control 533 – Maritime Peacekeeping with Dr. Ian Bowers →
By Jared Samuelson Dr. Ian Bowers and Dr. Deborah Sanders join us to discuss coalition navy operations during the Korean war. Ian is Senior Research Scientist at the Norwegian Institute for Defence Studies. Deborah is a Professor of Contemporary conflict and strategy at the Defence Studies Department at the Defence Academy of the United Kingdom. … Continue reading Sea Control 532 – Coalition Naval Operations during the Korean War with Dr. Ian Bowers and Dr. Deborah Sanders →
By Jared Samuelson Dr. Bec Strating and Dr. Joanne Wallis join the program to discuss Australian security and their new book, Girt By Sea: Re-Imagining Australia's Security. Bec is the director of La Trobe Asia and a professor in politics and international relations at La Trobe University. Joanne is a professor of international security at … Continue reading Sea Control 531 – Girt by Sea with Dr. Bec Strating and Dr. Joanne Wallis →
By Jared Samuelson Dr. Tessa Murphy joins us to discuss her book, The Creole Archipelago: Race and Borders in the Colonial Caribbean. Tessa is an Associate Professor in the History Department at Syracuse University. Her research and teaching interests lie in the history of the colonial Americas, broadly defined to include the Caribbean, Central and … Continue reading Sea Control 530 – The Creole Archipelago with Dr. Tessa Murphy →
By Alexia Bouallagui Piero Barlucchi joins the podcast to discuss his new paper, “From Atalanta to Aspides: Old and New Challenges for EU Maritime Operations.” Piero is a project officer in the Center for Security, Diplomacy and Strategy (CSDS) of the Brussels School of Governance. (The EU contribution to Aspides has changed since this episode … Continue reading Sea Control 529 – EU Maritime Operations with Piero Barlucchi →
By Jared Samuelson Kate Walsh joins the podcast to discuss her new book, China’s Blue Economy: Evolution and Geostrategic Implications. Kate is an associate professor of national security affairs at the U.S. Naval War College where she has taught policy analysis since 2006. Download Sea Control 528 – China’s Blue Economy with Kate Walsh Links … Continue reading Sea Control 528 – China’s Blue Economy with Kate Walsh →
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