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By Brian Kerg Commander William Spears, U.S. Navy, joins the program to discuss his article, “What Moral Leadership Looks Like,” which examines the philosophical approach of Admiral Stockdale during his time as a POW in North Vietnam. Commander Willi... more

By Jonathan Selling Retired USN Commander Chuck Ridgway joins the podcast to discuss his article “What Imperial Germany Teaches About China’s Naval Basing Ambitions,” which appeared in the May issue of Proceedings. Commander Ridgway is a retired U.S.... more

By Brian Kerg Major Chris Denzel of the United States Marine Corps and Mr. Sebastian Bae of the Center for Naval Analyses to discuss their experience supporting wargaming in the Pacific, specifically in support of bilateral wargames involving the U.S... more

By Jonathan Selling Professor Ronald Po joins Jonathan to discuss his new book, Shaping the Blue Dragon: Maritime China in the Ming and Qing Dynasties, which covers the maritime policies of the Ming and Qing dynasties. Download Sea Control 583: Shapi... more

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Recent Guests

William Spears
Commander in the United States Navy, an active submarine officer and author
United States Navy
Episode: Sea Control 586: What Moral Leadership Looks Like with William Spears
Chuck Ridgeway
Retired U.S. Navy Commander with expertise in naval diplomacy and maritime security
United States Navy
Episode: Sea Control 585: Imperial Germany and China’s Basing Ambitions with Chuck Ridgway
Ronald C. Po
Associate Professor of International History at the London School of Economics and author of "Blue Dragon: Maritime China in the Ming and Qing Dynasties"
London School of Economics
Episode: Sea Control 583: Shaping the Blue Dragon with Ronald Po
Lieutenant Colonel Scott Chuck Blyleven
Experienced aviator and planner in the United States Marine Corps.
United States Marine Corps
Episode: Sea Control 579: Partnering for Conflict in the Western Pacific
Major Ben Van Horrick
Logistician with 16 years of experience and multiple overseas deployments.
United States Marine Corps
Episode: Sea Control 579: Partnering for Conflict in the Western Pacific
Dr. Tommy Jamison
Assistant Professor of Strategic Studies at the Naval Postgraduate School
Naval Postgraduate School
Episode: Sea Control 576: Rescuing Heritage from Humiliation with Tommy Jamison
Dr. Sebastian Bruns
Senior researcher at the Institute for Security Policy at Kiel University with a focus on naval strategy and maritime security.
Institute for Security Policy at Kiel University
Episode: Sea Control 575: Baltic Conundrums with Sebastian Bruns
Lieutenant Colonel Dan Hough
A U.S. Marine Corps officer with extensive military experience and expertise in international relations.
U.S. Marine Corps
Episode: Sea Control 574: Diplomacy for Better Stand-in Force Access in Japan with Daniel Hough
Federico Petroni
Geopolitical analyst at Limes and coordinator of the School of Limes
Limes
Episode: Sea Control 573: The Great North Challenges the Mediterranean with Federico Petroni

Hosts

Brian Kerg
Co-host, discussing various topics in maritime security and international affairs.
Jonathan Selling
Host of Sea Control, focusing discussions on various maritime security topics.
Walker Mills
Host, engaging in conversations around naval strategy and maritime security.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 96 ratings
  • Relevant Variety

    This is an engaging podcast, which connects experts and professionals from every corner of the maritime/naval world to the concerned listener. What’s going on and what can we do about it? These guys will let you know.

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    Boilermaker333
    United States9 months ago
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    Apple Podcasts
    5
    juykiflgk
    Germany10 months ago
  • Must listen for military officers

    Teaches to keep an open mind, which is necessary for our future leaders.

    Please keep up the good work for our country.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DomenicoDG1
    United States4 years ago
  • Must listen for all navalists and maritime security stakeholders

    The CIMSEC podcast is the most thoughtful, nuanced podcast for those interested in naval and maritime security issues. They thoughtfully curate content at the intersection of current events, geopolitics, and pressing maritime issues. They also do a great job of highlighting international and partner perspectives my routinely featuring international experts on a variety of topics. My top pick for naval/maritime podcasts.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LCMM2007
    United States4 years ago
  • A great disappointment.

    I recently downloaded your podcast and listened to my first podcast on your review of missiles. Seldom have I been more disappointed in a podcast filled with silly giggles and rather puerile jokes. I had expected and anticipated a professional survey of military missiles given in a systematic and logical review of different missiles of the West, Russia and China. I spent the entire 50 minutes listening to the program and at the end of it I was no wiser than I was at the beginning. I’m obviously ... more

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    1
    Tichhares
    Canada5 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the engaging discussions that connect experts from diverse areas of the naval world.
There is a general sense of value in the insights shared by both hosts and guests, making it a recommended listen for maritime professionals.
Critiques focus on occasional audio quality issues that detract from the otherwise high-caliber content.
The content is recognized for its nuanced and thoughtful examination of maritime security issues, blending expertise with accessibility.

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Sea Control 586: What Moral Leadership Looks Like with William Spears
Q: What practical steps can organizations take to identify and cultivate ideal humans who possess or can be taught these qualities?
Recognize that identifying ideal humans means understanding we are all imperfect; therefore, creating an effective training curriculum that promotes moral growth is essential.
Sea Control 586: What Moral Leadership Looks Like with William Spears
Q: What lessons from Stockdale can today's service members apply to their own lives?
The concept of moral autonomy and the responsibility to act virtuously resonate through everything we do, and engaging with ancient philosophy is valuable for personal development.
Sea Control 586: What Moral Leadership Looks Like with William Spears
Q: Can you walk us through the big blue arrows on your article's core thesis? What is your elevator pitch?
The article is a tribute to Vice Admiral Stockdale, emphasizing the depth of his contributions and understanding the philosophical underpinnings of his moral leadership during the Vietnam War.
Sea Control 583: Shaping the Blue Dragon with Ronald Po
Q: What is the Canton system and how did it contribute to Chinese maritime interactions with European nations?
The Canton system was a trade arrangement that confined all Western trade to the port of Canton, managed by licensed Chinese merchants, and was a negotiated outcome rather than a simple imposition by the Qing.
Sea Control 583: Shaping the Blue Dragon with Ronald Po
Q: How did China's engagement with the sea change with the Manchu-led Qing compared to the Han-led Ming?
The Qing inherited certain maritime policies from the Ming but adjusted them due to increased maritime trade and the challenges posed by piracy and their own territorial ambitions.

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1. William Spears
2. Chuck Ridgeway
3. Ronald C. Po
4. Lieutenant Colonel Scott Chuck Blyleven
5. Major Ben Van Horrick
6. Dr. Tommy Jamison
7. Dr. Sebastian Bruns
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