Maritime Issues and Oceans

Please join the CSIS International Security Program for a virtual event featuring Vice-Admiral Angus Topshee, Commander of the Royal Canadian Navy, on Canada’s role in protecting the world’s oceans.

Please join the CSIS International Security Program for a conversation with the UK’s First Sea Lord, Admiral Sir Ben Key, on 21st century challenges faced by the Royal Navy.

CSIS and the U.S. Naval Institute are excited to host a Maritime Security Dialogue event featuring ADM Linda L. Fagan, Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard on the role the USCG may take in the emerging great power competition in the Indo-Pacific and around the world.

CSIS recently released the most comprehensive analysis to date of Chinese political warfare activities. On Thursday, September 28, Rep. Rob Wittman joins CSIS expert Seth G. Jones for a deep dive into how Congress is addressing China’s unprecedented campaign.

The Stephenson Ocean Security Project and the Human Rights Initiative will host an impact event to bring together sectoral experts, government representatives, industry leaders, and civil society stakeholders to reflect on the progress made and to explore the challenges and opportunities ahead as we move towards a more sustainable and traceable seafood industry.

The CSIS Southeast Asia Program and Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative are pleased to present the Thirteenth Annual South China Sea Conference, it will provide opportunities for in-depth discussion and analysis of developments in the South China Sea over the past year and potential paths forward.

Tensions are rising in the Indo-Pacific. What is the outlook for regional security in the coming months? What new initiatives can we expect from the United States? Hear from two DoD experts, Dr. Ely Ratner and Dr. Siddharth Mohandas. 

In an era of increased strategic technology-based competition, the United States needs to more fully engage the talent found across its population. Greater inclusion taps the talents of more Americans and gives them a stake in the innovation economy.

The CSIS Southeast Asia Program hosted the inaugural CSIS ASEAN Leadership Forum featuring Dato Lim Jock Hoi, the 14th secretary-general of ASEAN.

The CSIS Southeast Asia Program and Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative are pleased to present the Twelfth Annual South China Sea Conference.