Podcasts about Maritime security

Links:  China Maritime Report #52: Everything Everywhere All At Once: The Growing Complexity of PLA Amphibious Exercises: Direct link to China Maritime Report #52 China Maritime Studies Institute CMSI Reports LinkedIn IngeniSPACE News Site   Bio: Jason Wang is a national security researcher and COO of ingeniSPACE, a Silicon Valley geointelligence analytics house. Marvin Bernardo is a PhD candidate at the National Jung ju University, Taiwan, and serves as a maritime domain analyst at ingeniSPACE.

Dr. Michał Piekarski is Assistant Professor at the Institute of International and Security Studies at the Faculty of Social Sciences of the University of Wrocław. His research focuses on national security issues, particularly hybrid threats, maritime security, and Poland's strategic culture. J. Overton is the co-host of the Sea Control podcast and edited the essay collection “Seapower by Other Means,” and is a member of the Military Writers Guild.    Links -   Hybrid Threats from Russia to NATO's Littoral States on the Baltic Sea Guardians of the North Atlantic: NATO Maritime Strategies and Naval Operations in Turbulent Times The Institute of International and Security Studies at the University of Wrocław  

Bio: Lieutenant Colonel Bobby Fowler is the Provost Marshal at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, and an operational planner with extensive experience in the Pacific Theater.

Seaforth World Naval Review 2026 Edited by Conrad Waters

Jackie Fox, Washington Correspondent and Cormac McGarry, Director for Maritime Security at Control Risks

China has called for an immediate ceasefire and renewed diplomatic efforts to address tensions affecting maritime security in the Middle East.

We meet Jarkko Antila, CEO of Kuva Space, a Finnish company using AI-powered satellites with hyperspectral cameras to monitor activity on Earth, from timely intelligence to detecting dark and stealth vessels at sea. He explains the company’s technology and its mission to launch more than 100 satellites by 2030.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Africa Melane speaks to Na’eem Jeenah about the escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, where renewed Iranian control and reports of attacks on vessels have disrupted global shipping Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s and CapeTalk’s early morning talk show. Experienced broadcaster Africa Melane brings you the early morning news, sports, business, and interviews politicians and analysts to help make sense of the world. He also enjoys chatting to guests in the lifestyle sphere and the Arts. All the interviews are podcasted for you to catch-up and listen. Thank you for listening to this podcast from Early Breakfast with Africa Melane For more about the show click https://buff.ly/XHry7eQ and find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/XJ10LBU Listen live on weekdays between 04:00 and 06:00 (SA Time) to the Early Breakfast with Africa Melane broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3N Subscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk daily and weekly newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Luke Grant speaks with former Naval Officer and Maritime Security Expert Jennifer Parker on the latest developments in the Middle East conflict.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A major political scandal collides with global geopolitical tension as allegations against Congressman Eric Swalwell resurface while broader debates over Iran, China, and maritime control intensify. At the center of it all: accusations of corruption, foreign influence, and a global struggle over who controls critical trade chokepoints.

Motheo Khoaripe speaks to Japie Fullard, CEO Glencore Alloys about Eskom’s heavily discounted, time‑bound power deal for the ferrochrome industry and what the amended Negotiated Power Agreement means for jobs, energy‑intensive smelters and South Africa’s struggling ferroalloys sector. In other interviews, Timothy Walker, Senior Researcher on Maritime Security at the Institute for Security Studies talks about whether South Africa’s ports particularly Cape Town are truly equipped to handle the surge in global shipping traffic as vessels reroute around the Cape of Good Hope amid ongoing disruptions due to the Middle East conflict. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape.    Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show Listen live Primedia+ weekdays from 18:00 to 20:00 (SA Time) to The Money Show with Stephen Grootes broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/7QpH0jY or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/PlhvUVe Subscribe to The Money Show Daily Newsletter and the Weekly Business Wrap here https://buff.ly/v5mfetc The Money Show is brought to you by Absa     Follow us on social media   702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702   CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/Radio702 CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rae Baker is an expert in Maritime Intelligence, focused on hunting vessels and tracking elusive AIS signals in her role as Senior OSINT Analyst in Adversary Intelligence. Rae specializes in Human Targeting and Corporate Reconnaissance, utilizing her skills to chart illicit organizations. These practiced skills serve well in Rae's volunteer positions with OSINT-oriented non-profits and speaking engagements at Recon Village; DEFCON, Shmoocon, and the Layer 8 conference. Further emphasis on her skills and knowledge can be demonstrated in the certifications and awards she's achieved, including Associate of ISC2 (CISSP), SANS GOSI, AWS Solutions Architect, and Trace Labs OSINT CTF First Place Black Badge as well as the Most Valuable OSINT badge. J. Overton is a co-host of the Sea Control podcast, editor of “Sea Power By Other Means,” and a member of the Military Writers Guild. Links - Rae's Web Site DEEP DIVE: Exploring the Real-world Value of Open Source Intelligence Rae's LinkedIn page

Motheo Khoaripe speaks to Timothy Walker, Senior Researcher on Maritime Security at the Institute for Security Studies about whether South Africa’s ports particularly Cape Town are truly equipped to handle the surge in global shipping traffic as vessels reroute around the Cape of Good Hope amid ongoing disruptions due to the Middle East conflict. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape.    Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show Listen live Primedia+ weekdays from 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) to The Money Show with Stephen Grootes broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/7QpH0jY or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/PlhvUVe Subscribe to The Money Show Daily Newsletter and the Weekly Business Wrap here https://buff.ly/v5mfetc The Money Show is brought to you by Absa     Follow us on social media   702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702   CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/Radio702 CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ian T. Brown is a retired Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter pilot, with multiple deployments to Iraq, Afghanistan, and the Pacific throughout his career. He has written dozens of articles, reviews, and short stories on military history, military theory, future war, and wargaming, to include the book A New Conception of War: John Boyd, the U.S. Marines, and Maneuver Warfare (Marine Corps University Press, 2018), which was added to the Commandant of the Marine Corps' Professional Reading List in 2019 and remains on the list today. He has also contributed to or developed several commercial wargame designs, including the card game #Maneuver Warfare, published by the Dietz Foundation in 2025. J. Overton is co-host of the Sea Control podcast and edited the essay collection “Seapower by Other Means: Naval Contributions to National Objectives Beyond Sea Control, Power Projection, and Traditional Service Missions.” Links - Snowmobiles and Grand Ideals: John Boyd's Vision for Thriving in Chaos.  New Conception of War  Marine Corps University Press online order form (can be used for hard copies of all their books, including “New Conception of War” and “Snowmobiles”)  #Maneuver Warfare card game: 

Links:  https://thecultureshack.blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/updated-resilience-roadmap- 2.0-.pdf https://blog.schee.info/2024/11/04/civil-defense-in-taiwan-its-not-just-one-or-two-groups/ https://blog.schee.info/2025/10/12/zero-based-mobilization-a-rapid-assessment-of-the- recent-hualien-flood-disaster-and-the-modernization-of-taiwans-mobilization-systems/ https://blog.schee.info/2023/05/28/disinformation-is-an-information-environment- problem/ https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2022-10-27/taiwan-ham-radio-amateurs- civil-defense   Bio: TH Schee is a Taiwanese tech entrepreneur, lecturer and policy advisor for civil defense, licensed amateur radio operator, and search and rescue practitioner.

Australian Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade and Immigration Matt Thistlethwaite visit to the Philippines has confirmed stronger relations in defense, maritime security, trade, and people-to-people ties. - Lalo pang umigting ang relasyon ng Pilipinas at Australia sa naganap na pagbisita sa Pilipinas ngayong linggo ni Australian Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade and Immigration Matt Thistlethwaite

Thomas M. Duffy is a retired American diplomat and naval officer writing as an independent researcher. His interests are naval history and maritime strategy. Tom's assignments over his 38-year overall career with the US Government included service aboard USS Cochrane (DDG-21) during the Tanker War and as a maritime strategist in the Pentagon with the US Navy's Strategic Concepts Group (OP-603). After joining the Foreign Service, he served primarily in the Middle East, including as the first State Department Foreign Policy Advisor (POLAD) with the US FIFTH Fleet in Bahrain and as US Consul General in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Tom holds a BA in Government from Notre Dame and an MA in War Studies from King's College, London. He is a graduate of the US Naval War College and taught about strategy at the US National War College. J. Overton is co-host of the Sea Control podcast and edited the essay collection “Seapower by Other Means: Naval Contributions to National Objectives Beyond Sea Control, Power Projection, and Traditional Service Missions.” Links - Tanker War in the Gulf: Operation Earnest Will, Diplomacy and Seapower in Practice Stop Phrasing Military Moves as ‘Deterrence' Tom's Linkedin page

PREVIEW FOR LATER: Former UKAmbassador Edmond Fitton-Brownlabels Iran's interference in the Strait of Hormuz as piracy. He discusses the global economic threat and the challenges of involving allies like Korea and Japan in maritime security,. (1)1907 PERSIA

Paul Hosford, Acting Political Editor with Irish Examiner, discusses British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's visit for a UK-Ireland summit.

Links No paywall “Erasing the American Global Military Footprint Won't Make a Better World,” in Newsweek “Five Recommendations for Left-of-Boom Security Assistance to Taiwan,”in War on the Rocks “The Taiwan Question: Cross-Strait Relations and US Policy Past, Present, and Future,” virtual lecture for the Naval War College Foundation Paywalled “Muddied Waters: Freedom-of-Navigation Operations as Signals in the South China Sea,” in The British Journal of Politics and International Relations “New Imagined Geographies into Old Geobodies: Problems and Prospects for China and Taiwan in the South China Sea,” in Territory, Politics, Governance “Security in the Asia-Pacific and Signaling at Sea,” in International Relations of the Asia-Pacific

On 'The Dialogue', Clement Manyathela speaks to Annabel Bishop, Investec Chief Economist; Timonthy Walker, Senior Researcher on Maritime Security at the ISS; and Dr Guy Leitch, Aviation Analyst & Editor at SA Flyer Magazine, on the economic effects of the Middle East conflict. The Clement Manyathela Show is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, weekdays from 09:00 to 12:00 (SA Time). Clement Manyathela starts his show each weekday on 702 at 9 am taking your calls and voice notes on his Open Line. In the second hour of his show, he unpacks, explains, and makes sense of the news of the day. Clement has several features in his third hour from 11 am that provide you with information to help and guide you through your daily life. As your morning friend, he tackles the serious as well as the light-hearted, on your behalf. Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Clement Manyathela Show. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 09:00 and 12:00 (SA Time) to The Clement Manyathela Show broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/XijPLtJ or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/p0gWuPE Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ross Hill is the founder and CEO of Insight Forward (IF), a Geopolitical Risk Intelligence advisory service specializing in corporate intelligence. He has over 15 years' experience in public and private sector intelligence. Dr. Treston Wheat is currently the Chief Geopolitical Officer with Insight Forward specializing in geopolitical risk and red teaming. Dr. Wheat is also an adjunct professor at Georgetown University where he teaches intelligence analysis.  J. Overton is co-host of the Sea Control podcast and edited the essay collection “Seapower by Other Means: Naval Contributions to National Objectives Beyond Sea Control, Power Projection, and Traditional Service Missions.” Links - Insight Forward Iran Escalation Scenario: What a humanitarian-framed intervention could mean for regional stability and corporate risk Pestle and Mortar newsletter Boardroom Statecraft

This episode, presented by the German Maritime Centre, explores the essential role of subsea cables as critical infrastructure underpinning global communications and business operations. Host Matthias Catón is joined by guests Camino Kavanagh and Jonas Franken, both experts in cyber security, international security, and maritime systems. What Are Subsea Cables? Subsea cables are fiber-optic systems laid across the seabed, connecting continents and islands for data transmission. They include not only the cables themselves but also landing stations, maintenance ships, repair logistics, and complex terrestrial links. The technology has advanced from telegraph cables to modern fiber optics, forming a backbone for the internet and communications. Scale and Complexity There are currently around 530 active international cable systems, with 70 more in the planning stages. Some cables connect just two points, while others are complex networks with up to 30 landing stations. Globally, over 1,600 cable landing stations exist, varying in size and complexity. Visibility and Public Awareness While most people rarely notice subsea cables, outages in places like Tonga, Southeast Asia, Norway, Ireland, and the Shetland Islands have raised awareness. Many still mistakenly believe internet connectivity is reliant on satellites, while in reality, subsea cables handle the overwhelming majority of data traffic. Redundancy and Resilience European countries enjoy high redundancy, ensuring minimal disruption from cable faults. In contrast, remote nations often rely on a single cable, making them more vulnerable to outages. Subsea cables are engineered for resilience, with backup options usually available, though incidents can still affect connectivity. Satellite vs. Subsea Cables Satellites serve a supplementary role, but subsea cables provide vastly superior bandwidth and lower latency. Even with modern satellite networks like Starlink, they cannot match the data volume or speed required for global internet infrastructure. Ownership and Financing Models Ownership is diverse: Major content providers such as Google, Meta, Amazon, and Microsoft, either individually or through consortia. Traditional telecom companies in consortia. Direct state involvement, including military-operated cables. Development bank funding—sometimes as part of diplomatic efforts. The European Union and the US are introducing more regulations, affecting industry operations. Business Implications Businesses—especially large, data-reliant firms—should consider cable resilience as part of their risk management. Industry groups such as the International Cable Protection Committee and the European Subsea Cable Association foster collaboration and dialogue. Medium and smaller businesses may face challenges in influencing infrastructure policy, but are equally reliant on connectivity. Regulatory Trends Regulation is increasing, especially across the EU (NIS2 Directive, Critical Entities Resilience Act) and the US (Federal Communications Commission rules). The challenge for policymakers and industry is to balance demanding security requirements with the need for operational flexibility and rapid response. Geopolitical Competition and Strategic Concerns Subsea cable networks are increasingly central in international competition, including concerns about reliance on equipment from certain foreign suppliers, particularly China. Security requirements may slow cable operations just when agility is needed most. Looking Ahead: Bold Predictions Jonas Franken predicts Antarctica will be connected to the subsea cable network in the next decade, marking symbolic global connectivity. Camino Cavanagh foresees subsea cables becoming even more contested and central to state competition, with industry facing greater challenges ahead. Conclusion Subsea cables are a crucial, yet often invisible, part of global infrastructure. Businesses and governments must increasingly account for resilience, security, and redundancy, given their importance to society and the economy. The episode emphasizes the need for awareness, collaboration, and proactive planning as the geopolitical and regulatory landscape evolves. About the guests Jonas Franken Jonas Franken is doctoral candidate at Science and Technology for Peace and Security (PEASEC) in the Department of Computer Science at the Technical University of Darmstadt. His research interests are located within the nexus of policy, technology, and international law, focusing on the resilience of Critical Information Infrastructures on land and at sea, as well as emerging problems in Maritime Security and the digitalization of Critical Infrastructures. He studied “Politics & Law” (B.A.) at the University of Münster and holds a Master's degree in “International Studies / Peace and Conflict Research” (M.A.) from Goethe University Frankfurt, and Technical University of Darmstadt. The former member of the German Navy was for a long time engaged in civilian sea rescue. Website: https://peasec.de/team/franken/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonas-franken-711a6b147/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jonasfranken.bsky.social Camino Kavanagh Camino Kavanagh is a visiting Senior Fellow with the Dept. of War Studies, King's College London and a Fellow with the United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR). Her research covers topics relevant to technology, international security, conflict and diplomacy. Her current work focuses on cybersecurity and on the security and resilience of subsea infrastructure. Amongst other, Camino served as advisor/rapporteur to the 2019-2021 and 2016-2017 UN negotiating processes on cyberspace/ICTs and international security (the UN Open Ended Working Group and the UN Group of Governmental Experts). For the past decade she has also worked extensively across United Nations peace and security entities, with regional organisations and national governments on issues pertaining to international peace and security, conflict and digital technologies. Prior to this, Camino spent over a decade working in conflict contexts around the world, including with UN peacekeeping operations and political missions. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caminokavanagh/ Executive Briefing – what you should read now Nicole Starosielski, The Undersea Network (Sign, Storage, Transmission), 2015, Durham, NC and London, UK: Duke University Press. José Chesnoy, Jean-Christophe Antona (Eds.) Undersea Fiber Communication Systems 3rd Edition, 2025. Academic Press. C. Kavanagh, J. Franken, and W. He. “Achieving Depth: Subsea Telecommunications Cables as Critical Infrastructure”. Geneva, Switzerland: UNIDIR, 2025. Omand, David: How to Survive a Crisis: Lessons in Resilience and Avoiding Disaster, 2023. Viking. Upcoming public event: Roundtable on subsea cables as critical infrastructure. In person (New York) and online, 30 March 2026

Mark Mellett, retired former Chief of Staff of the Defence Forces, reflects on the likely key components of Ireland's new National Maritime Security Strategy which will be announced today.

James Geoghegan, Fine Gael TD for Dublin Bay South / Conor McGuinness, Sinn Féin TD for Waterford / Jen Cummins, Social Democrats TD for Dublin South-Central /Ciara O'Loughlin, political correspondent, The Irish Mirror

Links: Steve's website “The Last Navigator: A Young Man, and Ancient Mariner, the Secrets of the Sea” The Last Navigator documentarySteve's lecture at the US Naval Academy

Bio: Dr. Elsa Kania received her PhD in Government from Harvard University. She served as a visiting scholar for the Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies, as an adjunct senior fellow at the Center for a New American Security, and is an intelligence officer in the United States Navy Reserve.LinkedIn

In this episode of Picking Up Where We Left Off the conversation revisits the evolving maritime security challenges facing Southeast Asia—a region central to global trade and geopolitical stability. Building on insights from a 2024 Hollings Center dialogue in Kuala Lumpur, the episode explores how traditional threats such as smuggling, human trafficking, and illegal fishing are increasingly intertwined with emerging risks, including “dark shipping,” sanctioned oil transfers, and the growing vulnerability of undersea infrastructure. The discussion underscores how Southeast Asia's heavy reliance on secure sea lanes makes disruptions at sea not only a regional concern, but one with direct implications for international commerce, energy flows, and digital connectivity worldwide. Featuring perspectives from Gilang Kembara of Nanyang Technological University and Elina Noor of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, the episode highlights the often-overlooked risks to submarine cables that carry the vast majority of global internet traffic, as well as the safety, environmental, and accountability gaps created by illicit maritime practices. The guests emphasize that addressing these challenges requires a coordinated, multi-stakeholder response—one that brings together governments, regional bodies such as Association of Southeast Asian Nations, the United States, and private-sector and cybersecurity actors. Rather than offering simple solutions, the episode makes clear that safeguarding Southeast Asia's maritime domain will demand sustained cooperation and a whole-of-society approach to managing the region's increasingly complex maritime risks.

Dr. Emma Salisbury is a Non-Resident Senior Fellow in the Foreign Policy Research Institute's National Security Program, an Associate Fellow at the Royal Navy Strategic Studies Centre, and a Contributing Editor at War on the Rocks. She writes widely on military-industrial matters, geopolitics, and national security in the United States, United Kingdom, and Europe, with a particular focus on the maritime. She is based just outside London in the United Kingdom.Links  1. Proposed US Battleship: https://www.fpri.org/article/2026/01/the-trump-class-battleship-spectacle-wins-out-over-combat-power/2. Constellation-Class Frigate: https://www.fpri.org/article/2025/12/want-of-frigates-why-is-it-so-hard-for-america-to-buy-small-surface-combatants/3. Atlantic Bastion: https://www.fpri.org/article/2025/08/atlantic-bastion-the-future-of-anti-submarine-warfare/4. Dr. Salisbury at FPRI: https://www.fpri.org/contributor/emma-salisbury/

Links1. "For 250 years, it's been ‘change or lose' for our military. Here's what needs changing now," by Robert Neller and Peter Singer, Defense One, June 22, 2025.2. "Change or Lose: Past and Future War Lessons on 250th Birthday of the US Army and US Marine Corps," by Robert Neller and Peter Singer, Youtube, November 10, 2025.3. "Thinking First, Adapting Fast: Debating the Marine Corps' Need for the Information Group," by Brian Kerg, War on the Rocks, November 7, 2025.4. "Kill It or Fix It: Why Marine Corps Information Warfare Has Failed After a Decade of MIGs," by Dan Burns, Information Professionals Association, August 20, 2025.5. "Killing the MIG is the Last Thing We Should Do," by Colonel Ray Gerber, USMC (Ret.), Information Professionals Association, September 7, 2025.6. "Blinding First, Striking Fast: Why the Marine Corps Needs Information Groups," by Ben Jensen and Ian Fletcher, War on the Rocks, October 13, 2025.

Links1. “Bases on the Aleutians Islands Would Project Power Across the Pacific,” by Steven Hulse, Proceedings, January 2025. 

Links1. "Maritime Statecraft and its Future," by Steve Brock and Hunter Stires, CIMSEC, October 21, 2025.2. "SECNAV Del Toro Calls for a New, Bold Maritime Statecraft in Era of Intense Strategic Competition," Department of the Navy, September 23, 2023. 

Ireland adopted a policy of neutrality in 1939 at the outbreak of World War II. Since then and even as a member of the EU, neutrality has been a hallmark of the nation's foreign policy. But in light of the Russian war in Ukraine and a vast transformation of the Irish economy with Big Pharma, High Tech and Big Data from the US will national security concerns force a step up in national defense spending ?

“Carrier 2.0: The Drone Carrier Revolution,” by Colton Byers, War Quants (December 28, 2024). “Damn the Torpedoes: The Return of Naval Mining,” by Colton Byers, War Quants (January 31, 2025). 

In this episode, we break down how Yemen's Southern Transitional Council and its Security Belt Forces are fighting Al-Qaeda and Islamic State elements on the ground while gaining influence inside the country's fragile political system. In this episode, we also explore why their control of territory near the Bab el-Mandeb and Gulf of Aden could make them an indispensable partner for Western governments balancing counterterrorism goals, maritime security, and human rights concerns.Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.aiSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Craig Whiteside is Professor of National Security Affairs at the US Naval War College resident program at the Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, California.  He is a research fellow at George Washington University's Program on Extremism and the International Centre for Counterterrorism-The Hague. Whiteside's current work focuses on the leadership succession and military doctrine of the Islamic State militant group, and he co-authored The ISIS Reader: Milestone Texts of the Islamic State Movement (Hurst Publishers/Oxford University Press, 2020). His current book is Non-State Special Operations: Capabilities and Effects (Routledge, July 2025). He is the 2022 winner of the US Naval War College Excellence in Research Award. His publications can be found here.Links: Non-state Special Operations: Capabilities and Effects https://www.routledge.com/Non-state-Special-Operations-Capabilities-and-Effects/Rice-Whiteside/p/book/9781032594514?srsltid=AfmBOoqur7WH1KdVFwx-v-itaXGYJ4GaMwNHJH5i67tZDV34tj1q2DG6The Isis Reader https://theisisreader.substack.com?utm_source=navbar&utm_medium=web@CraigAWhiteside on X or @craigwhiteside@bsky.social on BlueSky

Links: Outsourcing Security at Sea—The Return of Private Maritime-Security Companies and Their Role in Twenty-First-Century Maritime Security, Naval War College Review Irregular Warfare InitiativePieter W.G. Zhao is a PhD Researcher and Junior Lecturer at the Erasmus University in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, focusing on history and international relations in the maritime domain. He's also a Nonresident Fellow at the Irregular Warfare Initiative. His doctoral research analyzes the changing dynamics in the 21st-century maritime warfare and security environment from an applied historical perspective, focusing on non-state actors and irregular warfare at sea. He obtained his BA and MA in History from the Erasmus University Rotterdam, followed by a second Master's degree in International Security studies from Sciences Po, Paris, and the Johns Hopkins University's School of Advanced International Studies in Washington DC.LinkedInBlueSkyContact PageJ. Overton is co-host of the Sea Control podcast and edited the essay collection “Seapower by Other Means: Naval Contributions to National Objectives Beyond Sea Control, Power Projection, and Traditional Service Missions.”

Guest bio: Elaine Helm is communications professional and former journalist who lives and works in the Seattle area. She was the military reporter for the Kitsap Sun and the founder and editor of the pioneering Northwest Navy News site. Links:https://www.linkedin.com/in/elainehelm/

Links1. "What Moral Leadership Looks Like," by William Spears, CIMSEC, July 16, 2025. 2. Stoicism as a Warrior Philosophy: Insights on the Morality of Military Service, by William Spears, Casemate, 2025.3. William Spears website.

Links1. "What Imperial Germany Teaches About China's Naval Basing Ambitions," by Chuck Ridgeway, Proceedings, May 2025.

In this episode of the Look Forward Podcast, host Andy Critchlow sits down with Joshua Hutchinson, Managing Director of Risk and Intelligence at Ambrey, to explore the pressing issues surrounding maritime security in today's geopolitical climate. They delve into the increasing threats to global trade routes, including attacks on shipping and the evolving tactics employed. Joshua shares insights on the severity of current maritime threats, the role of technology in intelligence gathering, and the importance of risk management for vessel owners. Despite the daunting landscape, Joshua emphasizes the resilience of the maritime industry and the opportunities for collaboration and innovation that arise from these challenges. Tune in for an engaging conversation that sheds light on the complexities of maritime trade and security in an ever-changing world.

Links1. Sebastian Bae Twitter.

In this episode of The World Unpacked, host Isaac Kardon is joined by Alexander (Sasha) Gabuev, Director of the Carnegie Russia Eurasia Center in Berlin and one of the world's leading experts on Russia-China relations. Together, they unpack the growing geopolitical competition in the Arctic—a region increasingly shaped by strategic cooperation between Russia and China, and generally neglected or misunderstood by U.S. policymakers.This conversation dives deep into the overlooked maritime theater connecting the U.S., Russia, and China. Kardon and Gabuev explore the security implications of a warming Arctic, the dynamics of great power rivalry, the potential limits of the China-Russia partnership, and what's at stake for the U.S. and its allies.Article mentioned: https://foreignpolicy.com/2025/05/26/trump-greenland-arctic-russia-china-nato-strategy-geopolitics-security/

Dr Ronald C. PoShaping the Blue Dragon [Amazon]Further Reading:Dr Xing Hang on the Zheng regime in TaiwanDr Ling-wei Kung  on the Manchu's maritime awareness prior to establishing their capital in Beijing

Ships, Guns and Money: The Logistics of Revolution and Garibaldi's Campaign of 1860 Garibaldi: Invention of a Hero (Yale University Press, 2007), by Lucy Riall. Enrico Acciai with a more long-term history of Garibaldi's legacy in the terms of war volunteeringMaurizio Isabella providing a good summary of histories of Italy in the nineteenth-centuryDavid Sims with using a "follow the money" approach to Irish nationalism in the same time periodAnd finally some background on the nineteenth-century Mediterranean

The Marine Littoral Regiment's Missing Link

Building Resilient Kill Chains for the Stand in Force

This episode forms part of a new strand of our podcast: Seapower Past and Present which explores seapower as it is understood and practised in the modern world whilst offering a historical perspective on the themes we explore. Each episode is chosen according to a theme or a location – a hotspot in the modern world where seapower has a major influence on geopolitics. So if you enjoy this episode do please seek out others in this strand – you will shortly be able to find episodes on economic warfare, critical national infrastructure, how technology is changing the nature of warfare at sea; and on hugely significant locations in the modern maritime world - the Black Sea, South China Sea, Middle East and Arctic.To make this series come alive we've teamed up with the Royal Navy Strategic Studies centre. In each episode you will hear from at least one historian and from at least one practitioner, a member of the armed forces who has direct first hand, personal experience of the topic being discussed.This episode explores how and why maritime infrastructure is critical to our lives as we live them today. To find out more Dr Sam Willis spoke with Tim Edmunds, Professor of International Security at the university of Bristol and an advisor for the UK's National Strategy for Maritime Security, and Erin Bisset, infrastructure Superintendent at the Royal Naval Base in Portsmouth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The merchant marines are sometimes referred to as the "fourth arm of national defense." So what does a shortage mean for American security?