Center for Maritime Strategy

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President James Earl ‘Jimmy’ Carter Jr., our nation's 39th President and the fifth consecutive President to serve in the U.S. Navy, passed away on December 29, 2024, at the age of 100. The Center for Maritime Strategy mourns the loss of President Carter, who devoted his life to public service.   In an interview with 60 minutes in June of 1985, President Carter recalled his relationship with then-Captain Hyman Rickover when he was an ensign. When asked how Admiral Rickover took to President Carter now being his commander-in-chief, he responded that “I never really felt like his boss, although he would say I was. I’m not sure he acknowledged it really deep down in his heart.”

Yesterday, a bipartisan group of lawmakers introduced the SHIPS for America Act to give U.S. commercial shipbuilding industry the boost it needs to both compete with China and better serve national security needs. Steven Wills breaks down what you need to know in 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘔𝘖𝘊: https://lnkd.in/ebzN2a7T

In this week’s CMS Weekly: The newly introduced bipartisan SHIPS Act aims to provide the U.S. commercial shipbuilding industry with the desperate support it needs. Also explore the importance of anti-submarine warfare and its role in maintaining U.S. maritime dominance, an analysis of how a NATO-skeptic U.S. could impact maritime security, and an analysis of whether the Navy can achieve its goal of 80% surface force surge readiness. Plus, a conversation with the Commander of Fleet Forces Command.

Nicholas Weising writes in the latest MOC publication, "NATO states rely on the U.S. Navy to provide for their maritime security. For much of the alliance’s history, the United States has kept permanent forward-deployed naval forces in European waters. Additionally, due to its size and combat experience, the U.S. Navy has supplied, and continues to supply, NATO with much of its senior naval leadership. European seapower has withered due to its reliance on the United States." Read more: https://lnkd.in/eFfSXR6S

How can the U.S. Navy protect undersea cables that carry 95% of global internet traffic and are increasingly targeted in hybrid warfare? Ishaan Anand explores this and more in 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘔𝘖𝘊. Anti-Submarine Warfare: The U.S. Navy’s Strategic Imperative https://lnkd.in/dc4_qFdH

#MaritimeNation S3 Ep 12: A Conversation with the Commander of Fleet Forces Command In this episode of 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦 𝘕𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯, Admiral Daryl Caudle, commander of United States Fleet Forces, joins the show! We are approaching three years since Russia invaded Ukraine. Admiral Foggo and Admiral Caudle discuss the impact of the war and where the conflict is heading in 2025. Plus, Admiral Caudle shares some updates regarding current Fleet Forces objectives, including working with Mutts with a Mission. Watch on YouTube or listen anywhere you find podcasts. https://lnkd.in/ecND5pjR

On December 3rd, the Center for Maritime Strategy hosted Admiral Lisa Franchetti, Chief of Naval Operations at the 𝘼𝙢𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙖'𝙨 𝙁𝙪𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙁𝙡𝙚𝙚𝙩 symposium with the Naval War College Foundation. Read the full transcript from the CNO's conversation with Admiral James G. Foggo (ret.) MSC discussing the Navigation Plan for America's Warfighting Navy and the objectives of Project 33 at the link below: https://lnkd.in/dn485w5C

Today, we solemnly observe the 83rd anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, a pivotal moment in U.S. and world history. On Dec. 7, 1941, 2,403 Americans lost their lives and countless others displayed extraordinary courage in the face of devastation. Let us take this moment to reflect on the resilience and bravery of the Greatest Generation. We will never forget.

Michael Purzycki writes for the MOC: "In recent decades, India and the United States have dramatically increased their security cooperation. While they are not full-fledged allies, the two countries understand they have many common interests: notably confronting Chinese aggression, but also trade and tackling non-state threats like terrorists and pirates." https://lnkd.in/ewv7VVtN