Maritime Nation

Center for Maritime Strategy•www.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

The Navy as an Extended Arm of Diplomacy in the Indo-Pacific

On the first episode of the second season of Maritime Nation, RDML Michael L. Baker joins the CMS team to discuss his role as the leader of the Navy Foreign Area Officer Community and the Senior Defense Official & Defense Attache to New Delhi, India. Further, they review the critical importance of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue and India’s place in the U.S. Indo-Pacific strategy.

Jan 27, 2023•39 min

CMS 2022 Year in Review

Join the Center for Maritime Strategy team as they take a look back at 2022 and share what's in store for the new year.

Dec 22, 2022•27 min

Veterans Day: Remembering Those We Lost

Adm. Foggo is joined by LTG (ret.) Mark Hertling and Master Chief (ret.) Raymond Kemp, both of the American Battlefield Monuments Commission, to discuss Veterans Day and how we can remember the service and sacrifice of those lost in battle and those who serve today.

Nov 04, 2022•57 min

247 Years of Victory at Sea

On Oct. 13, 2022, the U.S. Navy celebrated its 247th birthday. Dr. Paul Kennedy joins the CMS team to discuss the history of the Navy, but particularly in the decade of 1936 to 1946 where it grew into the global role it fulfills today. His new book "Victory at Sea" examines this period as reflected through a series of brilliant watercolor scenes by the late Ian Marshall.

Oct 25, 2022•47 min

The Three Chiefs

On this episode of Maritime Nation, Adm. Foggo is joined by Mike Stevens, CEO of the Navy League of the United States, and Rick West, both former Master Chief Petty Officers of the Navy. They discuss the role of MCPONs and issues facing the enlisted force.

Sep 01, 2022•1 hr 7 min

Maritime Strategic Culture & The British Way of War

How do different kinds of states approach the development of maritime strategy and its application? Dr. Andrew Lambert, Laughton Professor of Naval History at King’s College London and Director of the Laughton Naval History and Maritime Strategy Unit in the Department of War Studies at King's, joins Dr. Steve Wills and Ben Mainardi to answer this very question. In doing so, we dive into how "Britannia ruled the waves," how Britain abandoned its historic maritime strategy in the First World War a...

Jul 27, 2022•1 hr 17 min

Commemorating the Korean War

This episode of Maritime Nation is a special tribute to those who served and fought during the Korean War. Adm. James Foggo, Dr. Steve Wills and Andrew Park are joined by Adm. Harry Harris (ret.), Montford Point Marines Sgt. Ivor Griffin and Staff Sgt. Eugene Groves (ret.) and Ned Forney to discuss the heroes of the Korean War, the critical importance of our allies and the relevance of the Indo-Pacific region to America today. Part one examines U.S.-South Korea alliance and America’s policies to...

Jun 23, 2022•1 hr 17 min

Russia’s Hunger Blockade

On this special episode of Maritime Nation, Adm. Foggo and Dr. Wills are joined by Dr. Nick Lambert and Dr. Ian Ralby to discus the blockade of Odessa and its implications on grain supply. Part one deals with the historic implications of grain supply, warning that those who fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it. Part two focuses on the globalization of the world's economy and solutions to deal with this potential crisis.

May 27, 2022•1 hr 10 min

Below the Surface

As Russian fleet losses continue to mount in the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian War, renowned naval analyst Norman Polmar joins Admiral James G. Foggo and Dr. Steven Wills to delve into Soviet and Russian undersea warfare history, strategy and the persistent Russian submarine threat.

May 10, 2022•48 min

A Maritime Strategy for the Arctic

On this episode of Maritime Nation, Admiral James G. Foggo, USN (ret.) sits down with Rear Admiral Lars Saunes, Professor and Distinguished International Fellow at the U.S. Naval War College, Major General Randy “Church” Kee, Senior Advisor for Arctic Security Affairs at DoD’s Ted Stevens Center for Arctic Security Studies, and US Navy Commander Rachael Gosnell to discuss the future of Arctic Security. To view select publications referenced in this episode, please view: • Ted Stevens Center for ...

Feb 25, 2022•1 hr 30 min

Crisis in Ukraine

With Russia's ground and maritime chokehold closing on Ukraine, this episode discusses the defense forecast in the region with guests Brian Whitmore of the Atlantic Council and Dr. Mike Peterson, director of the Russia Maritime Studies Institute.

Jan 31, 2022•58 min

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