Sea Control - CIMSEC

This week, Sea Control Asia Pacific takes on land-based anti-ship missiles in Asia. Natalie Sambhi, of the Australian Strategic Policy Institute, interviews US Pacific Command’s Lieutenant Colonel Jan Ken Gleiman (views expressed are his own) and ASPI’s Harry White on the development of Chinese land-based anti-ship missiles, and whether the US and its allies should […] This post- "Sea Control 61 (Asia Pacific) – Land Based Anti-Ship Missiles" appeared first on Center for International Maritime Security.

Alex Clarke interviews Major General (ret) Nick Vaux, Royal Marines who, in 1982, was a Colonel and the Commanding Officer of 42 Commando. He is the author of two books: Take That Hill March to the South Atlantic DOWNLOAD: Sea Control 60 – Falklands with Gen Vaux and 42 Commando Don’t forget to subscribe, tell … Continue reading Sea Control 60 – Falklands Series 3 with Gen Vaux and 42 Commando → This post- "Sea Control 60 – Falklands Series 3 with Gen Vaux and 42 Commando" appeared first on Center for International Maritime Security.

The Falklands Series continues with Alex Clarke’s panel with  of the Phoenix Think Tank continues the Falklands series with a small panel on the British Army’s involvement in the war. He is joined by: 1. Retired Lieutenant-General Sir Hew William Royston Pike KCB DSO MBE, who was Commanding Officer of 3PARA during the Falklands War. … Continue reading Sea Control 55 – Falklands Series 2: The Parachute Regiment → This post- "Sea Control 55 – Falklands Series 2: The Parachute Regiment" appeared first on Center for International Maritime Security.

Happy Birthday CIMSEC! In celebration of CIMSEC’s first birthday, Sea Control Asia Pacific is bringing you a special podcast with an all-star cast. On the sidelines of the Conference of Australian and Indonesian Youth, Natalie Sambhi, of the Australian Strategic Policy Institute, hosts an in-depth discussion with Lieutenant General (rtd) Agus Widjojo (Indonesian Army), Brigadier General (rtd) Gary … Continue reading Sea Control 53 – Indonesian Security Policy → This post- "Sea Control 53 – Indonesian Security Policy" appeared first on Center for International Maritime Security.

James Bridger interviews Marko Hekkens on the EU project to build partner capacity in Africa and fight piracy- EUCAP NESTOR. DOWNLOAD: Sea Control 52 – EUCAP NESTOR and Piracy Next week is our one-year birthday at Sea Control! Considering leaving a comment and five-star rating on Itunes, Stitcher Stream Radio, etc… Remember to subscribe and … Continue reading Sea Control 52 – EUCAP NESTOR and Piracy → This post- "Sea Control 52 – EUCAP NESTOR and Piracy" appeared first on Center for International Maritime Security.

Alex Clarke interviews Ian Gardiner about the Falklands War and 45 Commando Royal Marines. This is part of the ongoing Sea Control East-Atlantic series on the Falklands War. DOWNLOAD: Sea Control 51 – Falklands War and 45 Commando This post- "Sea Control 51 – Falklands Series 1: 45 Commando" appeared first on Center for International Maritime Security.

Get ready to hear two Asia Pacific analysts share their views on Japan’s remilitarisation and its implications for regional security. Natalie Sambhi, of the Australian Strategic Policy Institute, interviews Dr Tomohiko Satake, a fellow at the National Institute for Defense Studies in Tokyo and visiting fellow at ASPI, and Dr Benjamin Schreer, a senior analyst in defence … Continue reading Sea Control 50 – Japan’s Defense Policy → This post- "Sea Control 50 – Japan’s Defense Policy" appeared first on Center for International Maritime Security.

General Robert H Scales (USA Ret.) discusses firepower and the American way of war, specifically: firepower’s use, effectiveness, and place as a cultural phenomenon in American military thinking.   DOWNLOAD: Sea Control 49: General Robert Scales on Firepower We are available on Itunes, Stitcher Stream Radio, etc… Remeber to subscribe, leave a comment and a … Continue reading Sea Control 49: General Robert Scales on Firepower → This post- "Sea Control 49: General Robert Scales on Firepower" appeared first on Center for International Maritime Security.

Alex Clarke of Phoenix Think Tank discusses his upcoming Sea Control Falklands series with associate editor Chris Stockdale. Sea Control 48: Falklands Series Introduction Dear Listener This is a series which is the very definition of mission creep. It started out as one podcast and has now grown into something with batches of them. It … Continue reading Sea Control 48 (East Atlantic) – Falklands Series Introduction → This post- "Sea Control 48 (East Atlantic) – Falklands Series Introduction" appeared first on Center for International Maritime Security.

Jon Paris joins us to discuss his article, The Virtue of Being a Generalist, Part 1: A Day in the Life of Sub Lieutenant Snodgrass. We compare the Royal Navy and US Navy processes of creating officers for their surface fleet, the nature of being a maritime “professional,” improvements for the American model, and generally … Continue reading Sea Control 47 – British and American Surface Warfare Officers → This post- "Sea Control 47 – British and American Surface Warfare Officers" appeared first on Center for International Maritime Security.

This week, Sea Control Asia Pacific brings you a primer on Indonesia: what do its recent elections mean for its global role? The largest state in Southeast Asia as well as a stable, Muslim majority democracy, Indonesia is always said to have ‘great potential’ both as a regional power and global player. With a newly … Continue reading Sea Control 46 (Asia Pacific) – Indonesia Primer → This post- "Sea Control 46 (Asia Pacific) – Indonesia Primer" appeared first on Center for International Maritime Security.

This week, we discuss naval development in West Africa with Dirk Steffen of Risk Intelligence and Paul Pryce of the NATO Council of Canada, We cover the challenges of developing state maritime security apparatus, particularly procurement, capabilities & training, as well as the rising challenges of private demand for security vs. public supply that can … Continue reading Sea Control 45 – West Africa Naval Development → This post- "Sea Control 45 – West Africa Naval Development" appeared first on Center for International Maritime Security.

In light of the MH17 disaster in Eastern Ukraine, we re-air Sea Control 25: The Crimean Crisis (with three CIMSEC writers: Dave Blair, Viribus Unitis, and Robert Rasmussen).  As we discuss this disaster, how it will shape the continuing conflict, and how those involved should proceed – we must keep ourselves honest. With the months … Continue reading Sea Control 44: Ukraine Crisis (Re-Post) → This post- "Sea Control 44: Ukraine Crisis (Re-Post)" appeared first on Center for International Maritime Security.

We are joined by RADM Rowden: OPNAV N96 (CNO’s Director for Surface Warfare), future Commander, Surface Forces, and author of the CIMSEC Article Surface Warfare: Taking the Offensive. We discuss his concepts for Sea Control, the development of LCS, perspectives on DDG 1000, and his plans as incoming Commander, Surface Forces. DOWNLOAD: RADM Rowden – … Continue reading Sea Control 43: RADM Rowden – Sea Control, LCS, and DDG 1000 → This post- "Sea Control 43: RADM Rowden – Sea Control, LCS, and DDG 1000" appeared first on Center for International Maritime Security.

This week, Sea Control Asia Pacific turns its focus to foreign fighters returning from Iraq and Syria. Natalie Sambhi, of the Australian Strategic Policy Institute, interviews Andrew Zammit, a researcher at Monash University’s Global Terrorism Research Centre (GTReC), and Levi West, a lecturer in terrorism and National Security and course coordinator for Masters of Terrorism & Security … Continue reading Sea Control 42: Asian-Pacific Fighters in Iraq and Syria → This post- "Sea Control 42: Asian-Pacific Fighters in Iraq and Syria" appeared first on Center for International Maritime Security.