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By Anna McNeil Dr. Brian Holmes joins us to discuss his several series of articles on intelligence analysis, particularly “Analytic Reflection: Measuring the Attributes of Open and All-Source Intelligence.” Dr. Holmes is the National Intelligence Officer for Emerging and Disruptive Technologies. He has previously served in the U.S. Navy as a Reserve Officer, and has … Continue reading Sea Control 377 – Intelligence Analysis and Analytic Reflection with Dr. Brian Holmes →

By Jared Samuelson Dr. Corine Wood-Donnelly joins us to discuss icebergs, their value as a resource, who has “claim” to them and the question of iceberg sovereignty! Dr. Wood-Donnelly is an Associate Professor of International Relations and the High North. She is the Scientific Coordinator for JUSTNORTH (EU project 869327) and leads the Justice, Sustainability … Continue reading Sea Control 376 – Iceberg Sovereignty with Dr. Corine Wood-Donnelly →

By Jared Samuelson Dr. Swati Srivastava joins the podcast to discuss the English East India Company and the making of modern state sovereignty. Dr. Srivastava is Assistant Professor of Political Science at Purdue University. Download Sea Control 375 – The East India Company and Modern State Sovereignty Links 1. “Corporate Sovereign Awakening and the making … Continue reading Sea Control 375 – The East India Company and Modern State Sovereignty →

By Jared Samuelson Dr. Ståle Ulriksen joins the program to discuss his 2019 paper on enhancing cooperation between Norway and the U.S. Marine Corps. Dr. Ståle Ulriksen is a senior researcher at the Royal Norwegian Naval Academy. Download Sea Control 374 – Enhancing Norwegian-USMC Cooperation with Dr. Ståle Ulriksen Links 1. “Building on Strength – … Continue reading Sea Control 374 – Enhancing Norwegian-USMC Cooperation with Dr. Ståle Ulriksen →

By Jared Samuelson Bradley Martin and Kristen Gunness join us to discuss what a coercive quarantine of Taiwan might look like, the implications, and associated risks for escalation. Bradley Martin is the director of the RAND National Security Supply Chain Institute, and a senior policy researcher at the RAND Corporation. Martin retired from the Navy … Continue reading Sea Control 373 – A Coercive Quarantine of Taiwan with Dr. Bradley Martin and Kristen Gunness →

By Jared Samuelson In the wake of the U.S. Navy testing uncrewed vessels as part of the Rim of the Pacific exercise, Johnathan Falcone and Jonathan Panter join the podcast to discuss possible drawbacks of autonomous vessels. Jonathan Panter is a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Political Science at Columbia University. His research examines … Continue reading Sea Control 372 – The Problem with Autonomous Ships →

By Walker Mills Dr. Oscar Julian Palma Morales joins the program to discuss his research and work on maritime security and drug trafficking in Colombia. Dr. Morales is a Professor at the Department of International, Political and Urban Studies, and former Director of the Observatory on Illicit Drugs and Weapons, at Universidad del Rosario. He … Continue reading Sea Control 371 – Maritime Security and Colombia with Dr. Oscar Palma Morales →

By Zsófia Wolford New co-host Zsofia Wolford is joined by Nicolò Fasola, former Junior Eisenhower Fellow at NATO’s Defense College and Doctoral Researcher at the University of Birmingham, to discuss the new Strategic Concept, the future of arms control, and NATO’s new defense and deterrence posture. They will also explore the limitations of the new … Continue reading Sea Control 370 – NATO’s Shifting Approach to Strategic Stability, Defense, and Deterrence with Nicolò Fasola →

By Walker Mills Dr. Anna Sergi joins the program to discuss her research on organized crime in ports around the world. Dr. Anna Sergi is a Professor at the University of Essex. She specializes in organized crime and comparative criminal justice and, more recently, drug importations through seaports. Download Sea Control 369 – Conceptualizing Ports … Continue reading Sea Control 369 – Conceptualizing Ports and Organized Crime with Dr. Anna Sergi →

By Jared Samuelson Gina Fiore rejoins the program to discuss the Quad’s new Maritime Domain Awareness Initiative.  Gina Fiore is a senior associate with Pew’s Ending Illegal Fishing Project. She manages projects related to illegal fishing and convergence crimes and acts as a liaison between Pew and the military and national security communities. Download Sea … Continue reading Sea Control 368 – Gina Fiore on The Quad’s New MDA Initiative →