Maritime Nation

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/

Shooting Behind the Duck: Fixing America’s Maritime Strategy with Brent Sadler

Admiral James G. Foggo (ret.) sits down with Brent Sadler, Senior Research Fellow at the Heritage Foundation, to examine his new book—Naval Power in Action: Seizing the Initiative in the New Cold War with China.Season 4 of Maritime Nation is produced in partnership with Dataminr.

09-17
59:18

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.

07-01
01:00:03

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.

06-11
01:07:14

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.

04-15
57:10

Global Carrier Operations with Allies and Partners feat. Rear Admiral Giancarlo Ciappina

Admiral Foggo sits down with Rear Admiral Giancarlo Ciappina of the Italian Navy to talk about Cavour Strike Group’s impressive five-month deployment to the Indo-Pacific.Season 4 of Maritime Nation is produced in partnership with Dataminr.

03-19
57:32

Arctic Aggression: Talking Greenland, NATO and Climate Security in the Arctic

Sherri Goodman of the Wilson Center and Luke Coffey of the Hudson Institute join Admiral Foggo at the Center for Maritime Strategy for a spirited and timely conversation on Arctic security. Season 4 of Maritime Nation is produced in partnership with Dataminr.

03-04
01:02:27

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.

02-21
01:03:12

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.

01-14
46:56

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.

12-13
52:59

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.

11-25
01:01:12

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.

10-25
50:49

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. 

09-27
01:09:52

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.

08-30
56:11

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.

07-09
58:21

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.

06-13
48:06

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.

05-22
47:51

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.

04-12
01:13:30

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.

04-02
47:36

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.

02-22
01:09:02

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.

02-05
01:00:16

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