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Latin America
Narcotics Trafficking
Illegal Fishing
Uavs
Unmanned Systems
Missile Boats
China's Blue Economy
USS Atlanta
Naval Warfare
Antarctic Treaty
Tom Sharpe
Syrian Navy
Anti-Ship Missiles
Yom Kippur War
Cherbourg
Arms Sales
Environmental Crimes
Venezuela

Sea Control is CIMSEC's Flagship podcast. We focus on maritime security, naval affairs, and defense and foreign policy.

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Thomas M. Duffy is a retired American diplomat and naval officer writing as an independent researcher. His interests are naval history and maritime strategy. Tom’s assignments over his 38-year overall career with the US Government included service ab... more

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“Erasing the American Global Military Footprint Won’t Make a Better World,” in Newsweek

“Five Recommendations for Left-of-Boom Security Assistance to Taiwan,”in War on the Rocks

“The Taiwan Question: Cross-Strait Relations and US... more

Ross Hill is the founder and CEO of Insight Forward (IF), a Geopolitical Risk Intelligence advisory service specializing in corporate intelligence. He has over 15 years’ experience in public and private sector intelligence.

Dr. Treston Wheat is curr... more

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Recent Guests

Tom Duffy
Author of Tanker War and contributor to the ISPK Sea Power Series
Author, Lecturer
Episode: Sea Control 599: The Tanker War
Brian Chow
Assistant Professor at the Naval War College
Naval War College
Episode: Sea Control 598: Continental Powers and Naval Development
Ross Hill
Founder of Insight Forward, geopolitical risk advisor
Insight Forward
Episode: Sea Control 597: Iran Escalation Scenario
Dr. Treston Wheat
Chief Geopolitical Officer at Insight Forward, adjunct professor
Insight Forward
Episode: Sea Control 597: Iran Escalation Scenario
Steve Thomas
Author of The Last Navigator and expert in traditional Micronesian navigation
Episode: Sea Control 596: The Last Navigator with Steve Thomas
Dr. Elsa Kania
PhD candidate focusing on US-China relations and Chinese military power.
Harvard University
Episode: Sea Control 595: China's Command Revolution with Elsa Kania
Dr. Emma Salisbury
Senior Fellow at the National Security Program at the Foreign Policy Research Institute and Fellow at the Royal Navy Strategic Studies Centre.
Foreign Policy Research Institute
Episode: Sea Control: 594: From Hulls to Pods with Emma Salisbury
Steve Hulse
Commander in the US Coast Guard and career cutter man.
US Coast Guard
Episode: Sea Control 592: The US Coast Guard in the Aleutian Islands with Steven Hulse
Captain Colton Byers
Marine Infantry Officer and operational research analyst at Marine Corps Combat Development and Integration
Marine Corps Combat Development and Integration
Episode: Sea Control 590: Drone Carriers and Salvo Equations with Colton Byers

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Jay
Multiple-episode host focusing on CIMSEC Sea Control content
Brian Kirk
Host/Co-host concentrating on maritime security and policy

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 78 ratings
  • Bilge Pumps?

    Very interesting, I enjoy the wide rage of topics. The last episode on Coast Guard technology research was amazing.

    Question is will the Bilge Pumps appear on the new feed?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PR 3672
    United States5 years ago
  • Great podcast with some amazing guests

    Great podcast with some amazing guests, really appreciate all they do for the Naval community

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    john laney
    United States6 years ago
  • As a Tank, please keep it up

    Guys, you inspire me. I wrote a paper as an undergraduate about how important large deck aircraft carrier were. I love the inside about seeing all of varieties of aircraft design on the deck of a nuclear carrier in the 90s. For the life of me, I can’t figure out why they didn’t continue with the Intruder either (even if only to keep up with the naval literary fiction). I wrote a bit (that was very well accepted by everyone other than the then disgraced Gary Hart) about the limitations of the p... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    loss follower
    United States6 years ago
  • Great Variety with Experts

    Sea Control is comfortable with tackling a very diverse range of topics in the maritime security realm. This is a big strength over other podcasts in the space as conversation is not constrained by the host’s personal sea service or institutional background. Many episodes are very entertaining and super informative- the Bilge Pumps episode and the Larry Bond interview stand out as strong examples of this combo. Only real complaint is that audio quality / production value is not at all consistent... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Jammf15
    United States6 years ago
  • A great podcast returns

    Be sure to check out the other sea control podcast for the other 150 episodes. A wide variety of topics and good hosts

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ffjt53a
    United States6 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

High-quality, diverse perspectives on maritime security and policy
Insightful analysis that links geopolitics to business risk
Guests bring real-world experience, not just theory
Production quality varies episode to episode, but content remains strong

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Sea Control 598: Continental Powers and Naval Development
Q: Could you summarize how the French Navy managed strategy coherence and threat diffusion in the 19th century?
France sustained a coherent naval strategy aimed at deterring Britain and expanding influence through a maritime empire, while diffusing threat by conducting operations in Africa and Asia that asserted French interests without provoking direct confrontation with the dominant naval power, thereby maintaining relevance and deterrence.
Sea Control 598: Continental Powers and Naval Development
Q: What do you mean by 'military hybridization' and how does a country become a 'hybrid great power'?
Military hybridization is when a country with a strong army or navy builds up the other service to also be powerful, effectively combining capabilities; a hybrid great power emerges when a country successfully develops and integrates both strong land and sea forces to pursue broad national objectives.
Sea Control 598: Continental Powers and Naval Development
Q: Why is it more difficult for a continental great power to build a strong navy than for a naval great power to build a strong army?
Because navies require specialized personnel, are more expensive to construct and maintain, and must endure longer development timelines, all while contending with shifting budgets, strategic priorities, and bureaucracy that can stifle naval prioritization.
Sea Control 596: The Last Navigator with Steve Thomas
Q: Did you see any resurgence of interest among young people in traditional navigation?
There is some interest, especially from individuals like Rafapi, but traditional skills are severely challenged due to modern influences.
Sea Control 596: The Last Navigator with Steve Thomas
Q: How did you go about getting in touch with the folk?
I spent four months at the Peabody Museum reading everything available and contacting Western scholars to establish connections.

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This program consistently centers maritime security, naval affairs, and defense policy, hosting a rotating roster of military officers, academic researchers, analysts, and industry practitioners. Episodes frequently dissect geopolitical flashpoints, naval strategy, and evolving warfare concepts—from drone carriers and wargaming to private maritime security and humanitarian-military operations—often tying these insights to risk management, policy implications, and alliance dynamics. A standout feature is the blend of hard military history, cutting-edge technology debates, and scenario-driven discussions with guests who bring both operational experience and scholarly rigor. Listeners who want practical takeaways for government, defense contra... more

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