Maritime Issues and Oceans
The Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative spotlights the maritime security environment in the Indo-Pacific.

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What Can the United States Do to Counter Growing Chinese and Russian Influence in Antarctica?
Commentary by William "Bill" Muntean III — April 18, 2025

Why Are Destroyers Deploying to the Southern Border?
Critical Questions by Henry Ziemer — April 3, 2025

The Ripple Effects of Vietnam’s Island-Building in the South China Sea
Commentary by Harrison Prétat — March 31, 2025

How to Secure the Black Sea During a Russia-Ukrainian Ceasefire
Commentary by Benjamin Jensen and Mark Montgomery — March 31, 2025
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Plotting a Course for the Future: The First U.S. Coast Guard Operational Posture Statement, with VADM Peter Gautier

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Navigating Geopolitics and Security in Latin America's Ports

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At the Helm of Innovation: A Discussion with VADM Pitts on Advancing Naval Capabilities

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Rebuilding America’s Maritime Strength with Senator Kelly and Congressman Waltz

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America’s Warfighting Navy with Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Franchetti

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Preserving the Free Flow of Commerce in the Red Sea and Beyond: An Update from FIFTH Fleet Commander VADM George Wikoff, USN
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What Can the United States Do to Counter Growing Chinese and Russian Influence in Antarctica?
Commentary by William "Bill" Muntean III — April 18, 2025
Why Are Destroyers Deploying to the Southern Border?
Critical Questions by Henry Ziemer — April 3, 2025
The Ripple Effects of Vietnam’s Island-Building in the South China Sea
Commentary by Harrison Prétat — March 31, 2025
How to Secure the Black Sea During a Russia-Ukrainian Ceasefire
Commentary by Benjamin Jensen and Mark Montgomery — March 31, 2025
Murky Waters: Navigating the Risks of China’s Dual-Use Shipyards
Digital Report by Matthew P. Funaiole, Brian Hart, and Aidan Powers-Riggs — March 25, 2025
Science, Cooperation, and Winter Uniforms: The Role of South American Militaries in Antarctica
Commentary by Wilder Alejandro Sánchez — March 20, 2025
Ship Wars: Confronting China’s Dual-Use Shipbuilding Empire
Report by Matthew P. Funaiole, Brian Hart, and Aidan Powers-Riggs — March 11, 2025
“Ship Wars: Confronting China’s Dual-Use Shipbuilding Empire”: Audio Brief with Matthew P. Funaiole
Podcast Episode by Matthew P. Funaiole — March 11, 2025

Chinese Ports in Panama Come Under New Management
Critical Questions by Ryan C. Berg, Christopher Hernandez-Roy, Juliana Rubio, Henry Ziemer, and Rubi Bledsoe — March 6, 2025
What Is the Significance of Venezuela’s Naval Incursion into Guyana?
Critical Questions by Ryan C. Berg, Christopher Hernandez-Roy, Rubi Bledsoe, Henry Ziemer, and Eitan Casaverde — March 5, 2025