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How to Exorcise Russia’s Ghost Fleet

Russia’s ghost fleet is more than an economic lifeline—it’s a covert weapon in hybrid warfare. Through sabotage, sanctions evasion, and undersea disruption, Moscow’s shadowy armada demands bold U.S.-European steps to secure maritime order and weaken the Kremlin’s economy.

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Commentary by Benjamin Jensen — January 7, 2025

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Surveying the Seas: China’s Dual-Use Research Operations in the Indian Ocean

China is deploying dozens of civilian vessels to survey the world’s oceans. While these ships support scientific and commercial objectives, they can also help China’s navy understand the maritime environment as it ventures into less familiar waters like the Indian Ocean.

Digital Report by Matthew P. Funaiole, Brian Hart, and Aidan Powers-Riggs — January 10, 2024

Deep Blue Scars: Environmental Threats to the South China Sea

A hidden crisis is unfolding in the South China Sea. As claimants maneuver to strengthen their control over disputed waters, the marine environment has suffered untold damage from overfishing, dredging, and giant clam harvesting.

Digital Report by Monica Sato, Harrison Prétat, and Gregory B. Poling — December 18, 2023

Canada’s Role in Global Maritime Security

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.

Event — November 3, 2023

Canada's Role in Global Maritime Security

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

Transcript — November 3, 2023

UK’s First Sea Lord on the Royal Navy

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.

Event — October 17, 2023

UK’s First Sea Lord on the Royal Navy

On Tuesday, October 17, 2023, CSIS International Security Program hosted a discussion with the UK’s First Sea Lord, Admiral Sir Ben Key.

Transcript — October 17, 2023

China's Strategy of Political Warfare: Views from Congress

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.

Event — September 28, 2023

China's Strategy of Political Warfare: Views from Congress

CSIS released the most comprehensive analysis to date of Chinese political warfare activities. On Thursday, September 28, 2023, Rep. Rob Wittman joined CSIS expert Seth G. Jones for a deep dive into how Congress is addressing China’s unprecedented campaign.

Transcript — September 28, 2023