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Maritime Nation

Center for Maritime Strategywww.centerformaritimestrategy.org
Maritime Nation dives deeply into the policy challenges facing America’s sea services and the role of the United States as a sea power on the global stage. We look forward to providing you with top-notch analysis on the most pressing security challenges by joining in conversation with key experts and practitioners. Learn more about the Center at: https://centerformaritimestrategy.org/
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Episodes

Force Structure and Operational Capabilities

In this episode of Maritime Nation, Admiral Foggo sits down with Dr. Brad Martin to examine whether America’s current fleet composition aligns with future conflict scenarios and all the factors shaping tomorrow’s Navy. Season 4 of Maritime Nation is produced in partnership with Dataminr.

Aug 04, 20251 hr 10 min

From Keel to Commissioning: How to Build More Ships

Admiral James G. Foggo (ret.) sits down with Brian Potter, Senior Infrastructure Fellow at the Institute for Progress, to examine the engineering and economic hurdles facing the American shipbuilding industry, how it stacks up against Japan and Korea's globally competitive shipyards and where it can go from here. Season 4 of Maritime Nation is produced in partnership with Dataminr.

Jul 01, 20251 hrSeason 4Ep. 7

Foundations of Maritime Strategy

In this episode of Maritime Nation, Admiral Foggo is joined by fellow CMS staff members Dr. Steve Wills and Sam Byers for a compelling conversation on the evolution of U.S. maritime strategy. Together, they explore the historical foundations of sea power and the changing nature of naval competition. From theory to practice, this episode offers sharp insights into what it takes to secure American interests on the world’s oceans. Season 4 of Maritime Nation is produced in partnership with Dataminr...

Jun 11, 20251 hr 7 minSeason 4Ep. 6

Returning from Ebb Tide LIVE at Sea Air Space 2025

Live from Sea-Air-Space 2025, Ms. Sanjana Shashikumar and Mr. John Konrad join ADM Foggo on stage as they discuss SMRs, online maritime influencer culture, and the state of affairs in the maritime space.Season 4 of Maritime Nation is produced in partnership with Dataminr.

Apr 15, 202557 minSeason 4Ep. 5

The Panamá Canal | Featuring John D. McCown

John D. McCown, CMS Senior Fellow, joins Admiral Foggo for a dynamic conversation about one of the world’s most vital arteries for global trade: the Panama Canal.Season 4 of Maritime Nation is produced in partnership with Dataminr.

Feb 21, 20251 hr 3 minSeason 4Ep. 2

Navigating the Black Sea: Naval Dimensions of the Ukraine War

In this Season 4 premiere of Maritime Nation, Admiral James Foggo and Glen E. Howard delve into the naval dimensions of the Ukraine War. Together, they explore the strategic importance of the Black Sea, Ukraine’s resilience at sea, and the global implications of the conflict on maritime security and trade. Season 4 of Maritime Nation is produced in partnership with Dataminr.

Jan 14, 202547 minSeason 4Ep. 1

A Conversation with the Commander of Fleet Forces Command

We are approaching three years since Russia invaded Ukraine. Admiral James Foggo sits down with Admiral Daryl Caudle, commander of United States Fleet Forces, to discuss the impact of the war and where the conflict is heading in 2025. Season 3 of Maritime Nation is produced in partnership with Dataminr.

Dec 13, 202453 minSeason 3Ep. 12

Reflections on Service: Everett Alvarez Jr.

In honor of Veterans Day, Admiral Foggo speaks with Commander Everett Alvarez Jr. who endured one of the longest periods as a prisoner of war in U.S. military history. Season 3 of Maritime Nation is produced in partnership with Dataminr.

Nov 25, 20241 hr 1 minSeason 3Ep. 11

Naval Diplomacy and Defense

Ambassador Anne Patterson joins Admiral Foggo to discuss the critical balance between military strategy and diplomacy in U.S. naval operations abroad. They explore how civil-military cooperation shapes foreign policy and the challenges of coordinating defense and diplomacy in conflict zones. Season 3 of Maritime Nation is produced in partnership with Dataminr.

Oct 25, 202451 minSeason 3Ep. 10

Fueling Conflict: Global Resource Politics in the 21st century

As climate change accelerates, key regions are emerging as battlegrounds for control over untapped energy resources, strategic waterways, and geopolitical influence. Admiral Foggo and Professor Brenda Shaffer explore the critical intersection of naval strategy and energy politics and how resource security is reshaping alliances and conflicts. Season 3 of Maritime Nation is produced in partnership with Dataminr.

Sep 27, 20241 hr 10 minSeason 3Ep. 9

Tensions in the Red Sea: The Israel-Hamas Conflict a Year On

ADM Foggo is joined by RDML Kavon Hakimzedah, recently back from deployment in the Red Sea, to discuss the ongoing operations in the Red Sea, the geopolitical importance of the region, and the role of the aircraft carrier in securing freedom of navigation. Season 3 of Maritime Nation is produced in partnership with Dataminr.

Aug 30, 202456 minSeason 3Ep. 8

Wargaming War in the Western Pacific

Admiral Foggo sits down with Professor James Fitzsimonds Director of the Halsey Alfa research group at the U.S. Naval War College to discuss the challenges of forecasting a war in the Western Pacific and the changes in American strategy towards China since the end of the Cold War. Season 3 of Maritime Nation is produced in partnership with Dataminr.

Jul 09, 202458 minSeason 3Ep. 7

NATO’s Maritime Strategy: Operational Challenges & Opportunities

Admiral Foggo sits down with Admiral Keith Blount, NATO’s Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe, to discuss the upcoming NATO Summit, NATO’s maritime strategy and capabilities, and Russia’s persistent war in Ukraine. Season 3 of Maritime Nation is produced in partnership with Dataminr.

Jun 13, 202448 minSeason 3Ep. 6

Securing the Commercial Maritime Industry

Admiral Foggo sits down with renowned shipping expert, Dr. Salvatore Mercogliano, to discuss what the national security community should know about commercial shipping and the most immediate issues facing the commercial shipping sector. Season 3 of Maritime Nation is produced in partnership with Dataminr.

May 22, 202448 minSeason 3Ep. 4

Maritime Nation: A Live Recording with Dr. P.W. Singer

Back again for the second year in a row, CMS presents a live recording of Maritime Nation, now in its third season. World renown futurist and author, Dr. P.W. Singer, joins the podcast’s host, Admiral Foggo, to imagine the U.S. Navy 30 years from today. What role with AI play? How will hybrid warfare evolve? Will our forces be ready? Season 3 of Maritime Nation is produced in partnership with Dataminr.

Apr 12, 20241 hr 14 minSeason 3Ep. 4

The United States Coast Guard: At the Intersection of Diplomacy, Law, and Security

Admiral Linda L. Fagan, 27th Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard, joins host Admiral Foggo for a packed conversation reaching from the Arctic to the Indo-Pacific and ranging from the Coast Guard’s role as a unique instrument of national security to what it takes to recruit and retain the personnel who make its incredible operations possible. Season 3 of Maritime Nation is produced in partnership with Dataminr.

Apr 02, 202448 minSeason 3Ep. 3

Breaking Down the Defense Budget

With the fiscal 2025 presidential budget request release weeks away, the Department of Defense and defense industry remain in limbo under the ongoing continuing resolution. What can we expect from the 2025 defense budget? What impact does the continuing resolution have on defense modernization and readiness? How are the Sea Services uniquely impacted? Season 3 of Maritime Nation is produced in partnership with Dataminr.

Feb 22, 20241 hr 9 minSeason 3Ep. 2

The War in Ukraine Two Years On

It has been over 700 days since the start of Russia’s most recent invasion of Ukraine. Kicking off Season 3 of Maritime Nation, Admiral Foggo sits down with Major General Borys Kremenetskyi, Ukraine’s Defense Attaché in Washington, and Major General Peter Fuller, USA (ret.) to discuss how the war has progressed and what lays ahead of Ukraine’s security. Season 3 of Maritime Nation is produced in partnership with Dataminr.

Feb 05, 20241 hrSeason 3Ep. 1

Special Episode: The Future of the Surface Navy

Ahead of the Surface Navy Association’s 36th National Symposium, tune in to this special episode of Maritime Nation, to hear CMS’s Dean and Navalist in conversation with shipbuilders and surface warfare experts, Vice Admiral Rick Hunt, USN (ret.) and Captain Mark Vandroff, USN (ret.).

Jan 08, 202456 min

Our Naval Neighbor to the North: A Conversation with the 38th Commander of the Royal Canadian Navy, Vice Admiral Angus Topshee

Dr. Steve Wills, Navalist at the Center for Maritime Strategy, talks with the Commander of the Royal Canadian Navy, Vice Admiral Angus Topshee, on a number of topics to include the modernization of the Canadian Navy’s submarine and frigate arms, its operations with the U.S. and other allies in the Arctic, and the potential for further, cooperative efforts between the U.S. and Canadian navies in the Indo-Pacific and other parts of the globe.

Nov 14, 202334 min

Quo Vadis: The Commission on the Future of the Navy

Dr. Steve Wills, Navalist at the Center for Maritime Strategy, talks with Secretary John Lehman about the state of and direction for the Congressional Commission on the Future of the Navy. Secretary Lehman offers a unique perspective on Commission — and more broadly on commissions’ organization and functions — thanks to his service on the 9/11 Commission and experience as the 65th Secretary of the Navy. An old commercial once intoned “When EF Hutton Talks, People Listen,” and likewise, when Sec....

Sep 07, 202352 min

LSE 23: An Exercise Unlike Any Other

In the middle of Large Scale Exercise 2023 (LSE 23), ADM James Foggo speaks with ADM Daryl Caudle, Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command and LT GEN Brian Cavanaugh, Commander, Marine Forces Command about LSE 23’s origins, purpose, and impact. ADM Caudle, LT GEN Cavanaugh, and ADM Foggo will each serve in leadership positions overseeing the exercise’s execution. They share expert insights about the importance of this U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corp exercise covering three oceans, six maritime compo...

Aug 09, 202343 min

Building the Coast Guard of the Future

Admiral Foggo is joined by Admiral Steven Poulin, the 33rd Vice Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard, to discuss the Coast Guard’s sprawling responsibilities, emerging capabilities, and how it gets the job done, from maritime response missions to defense operations. Admiral Poulin explains how the Coast Guard joins allies in supporting Indo-Pacific security, leads the fight against illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing, competes in the Arctic, and recruits and retains Coasties to make missi...

Jul 13, 202348 min

AUKUS: Strength, Silence, Surprise

AUKUS – the enhanced trilateral security partnership between Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States – is perhaps the most consequential security initiative of Washington in the Indo-Pacific. ADM (ret.) Foggo is joined by ADM (ret.) John Richardson, former Chief of Naval Operations, and Dr. Charles Edel, to discuss the background, status, and the future of the AUKUS partnership.

Jun 02, 202358 min

The Silent Bridge and Empty Control Room: An Update on Unmanned Warfare above and below the Waves

Admiral Foggo is joined by Naval Sea Systems Command’s unmanned programs chief rear Admiral Casey Moton, former Task Force 59 Commander Captain Michael D. Brasseur, and Huntington Ingalls Unmanned Systems Division President Mr. Duane Fotheringham to discuss the past development of unmanned systems and their short and long-term way ahead in U.S. naval service.

May 11, 20231 hr 4 min

Live at Sea-Air-Space 2023 with RADM Kirby and David Martin

Live from the Gaylord Hotel and Convention Center, this is Maritime Nation at Sea-Air-Space 2023. Guests RADM John Kirby and CBS News National Security Correspondent David Martin join ADM Foggo on stage as they discuss their naval careers, opinions on China in the maritime domain, and answer questions from the crowd.

Apr 06, 202358 min

CMS at Sea-Air-Space 2023

Members of the Center sit down to discuss activities at this year's Sea-Air-Space.

Mar 31, 202327 min

Entering Year Two of Putin's War in Ukraine

This month, Admiral Foggo is joined by Ambassador Kelly Degnan, U.S. Ambassador to Georgia, and Lieutenant General (ret.) Ben Hodges, to discuss the war in Ukraine at one year. The three discuss where Ukrainian forces stand as we enter year two of war and how the war has shifted the political and security environments of the Black Sea Region.

Feb 28, 202350 min
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