Maritime Security

Seaborne commerce and freedom of navigation are inextricably intertwined, with both contributing to the success and prosperity of the liberal world order. But maritime security is under threat both from great-power competitors and from non-state actors. Policy makers must come up with new solutions to resolve threats to maritime security and to secure a free and open maritime system in cooperation with allies and partners.

Dean quoted in the Australian on PRC sonar aggression

TURKEYSource Nov 13, 2024

Quiet before the storm: Is a new maritime security order taking shape in the Black Sea region?

By Serhat Güvenç

While Turkey and Europe have their own maritime strategies for the Black Sea, finding ways of cooperation is critical to counter Russia’s maritime power.
Eastern Europe Europe & Eurasia
Dean quoted in the Australian on PRC sonar aggression

New Atlanticist Oct 24, 2024

Dispatch from Taiwan: China’s military drills look more frightening outside of Taiwan than from inside

By Brian Kerg

The US and its allies took note when China launched large military exercises around Taiwan just after October 10. But it’s also important to pay attention to how Taiwanese reacted to Beijing’s saber-rattling.
China East Asia
Dean quoted in the Australian on PRC sonar aggression

New Atlanticist Oct 15, 2024

How the US and the Philippines should counter Beijing’s aggression in the South China Sea

By Elizabeth Freund Larus and James Rice

Washington, Manila, and their Indo-Pacific allies must work together to counter China’s maritime aggression in Philippine waters.
China Indo-Pacific

Content

In the News

Jan 19, 2024

Dean quoted in the Australian on PRC sonar aggression

On January 18, IPSI nonresident senior fellow Peter Dean was quoted in an article in the Australian discussing Chinese attempts to shift the blame for recent sonar aggression against Australian divers.

Australia China

In the News

Jan 18, 2024

Braw featured in the Wall Street Journal on the global challenges to maritime commerce and security

By Elisabeth Braw

On January 17, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw was featured in the Wall Street Journal where she discussed the impact of the Houthi’s recent attacks on merchant ships in the Red Sea within the broader geopolitical context of malign actors that seek to erode the global maritime order.

English Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Jan 15, 2024

Aronsson quoted in Voice of America on the future of security in the Black Sea region

By Lisa Aronsson

On January 15, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Lisa Aronsson was mentioned in an article in Voice of America where she discussed her latest report titled “The Future of Security in the Black Sea Region,” (original source in Russian).   

Europe & Eurasia Maritime Security

In the News

Jan 12, 2024

Zysk quoted in High North News on Russian maritime capabilities

By Katarzyna Zysk

On January 12, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Katarzyna Zysk was quoted in an article in High North News where she discussed her latest analysis of Russian maritime capabilities in the North Sea.   

Maritime Security Northern Europe

In the News

Jan 12, 2024

Dean featured on new episode of Defence Connect podcast

On January 11, IPSI nonresident senior fellow Peter Dean spoke as a featured guest on an episode of the Defence Connect podcast for a discussion on “shaping the Australian Navy’s future fleet.” 

Australia Defense Industry

UkraineAlert

Jan 11, 2024

Arsenal of Autocracy: North Korea and Iran are arming Russia in Ukraine

By Olivia Yanchik

Together with Iran and North Korea, Russia has succeeded in establishing an Arsenal of Autocrats that now threatens to plunge the world into a new era of war and insecurity, writes Olivia Yanchik.

Arms Control Conflict

Issue Brief

Jan 11, 2024

Russia’s growing dark fleet: Risks for the global maritime order

By Elisabeth Braw

Russia's dark fleet poses a significant threat to maritime security, forming the basis of Moscow's grayzone aggression against Western institutions.

Europe & Eurasia Maritime Security

New Atlanticist

Jan 10, 2024

To fend off Russia in the Black Sea, the US and NATO need to help boost Allies’ naval power

By Gavin Clough

The absence of a credible and sustained allied naval presence across the Black Sea opens the door for Russia to disrupt commercial shipping in international waters.

Crisis Management Eastern Europe

UkraineAlert

Jan 4, 2024

To defeat Putin in a long war, Ukraine must switch to active defense in 2024

By Mykola Bielieskov

By embracing a strategy of active defense in 2024, Kyiv can achieve the twin goals of preventing any major Russian advances and creating conditions that strongly favor Ukraine in what is increasingly a war of attrition, writes Mykola Bielieskov.

Conflict Defense Policy

In the News

Jan 3, 2024

Rich Outzen joins i24 News to discuss the U.S. naval presence in the Middle East
Conflict Maritime Security
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Experts

Fellow

James J. Townsend Jr.

Senior Advisor

Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security Transatlantic Security Initiative

Defense Policy Europe & Eurasia

Fellow

Philip W. Yu

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Indo-Pacific Security Initiative Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

China Indo-Pacific

Fellow

Katarzyna Zysk

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security Transatlantic Security Initiative

Arms Control English

Events

Public Event Mon, April 13, 2026 • 9:00 am ET

Admiral Daryl Caudle on the strategic vision for the US Navy
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