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Charting the Course: Navigating the Future of American Naval Power’ a podcast series that dives into the past, present, and future of the U.S. Navy and its impact on the world.
Today, we introduce the U.S. Navy’s new warfighting doctrine. According to the U.S.Navy, the doctrine not only reinforces the commitment to securing maritime freedom but also strengthens collaborative ties, ensuring the Navy remains a vanguard of global stability and security.
Introduction
The unveiling of the new joint warfighting doctrine signifies an evolution, not a departure, from the traditional “peace through strength” stance. It reaffirms the U.S. Navy’s pivotal role as the global guardian of the seas, adapting to modern challenges while maintaining its foundational principles.
What’s New
This doctrine introduces a multi-domain approach, integrating land, air, sea, space, and cyber capabilities. It emphasizes agility, technological innovation, and a proactive stance in the dynamic security landscape.
Why Americans Should Care
The doctrine, according to the U.S. Navy ensures the U.S. remains at the forefront of global security, safeguarding national interests, and promoting international peace and stability.
Integration Across Domains: It advocates for seamless operations across all military domains, enhancing responsiveness and effectiveness.
Innovative Approaches: The focus is on harnessing cutting-edge technologies and concepts to stay ahead of adversaries.
Adapting to Modern Threats: It addresses the need to continuously evolve in response to emerging security challenges.
Implications for the Navy
The Navy is set to benefit from enhanced strategic direction, capability development, and operational planning, ensuring it remains a formidable force in protecting global maritime interests.
Implications for Our Global Partners
The doctrine fosters stronger alliances and interoperability among international partners, uniting efforts in maintaining a secure global environment.
Conclusion
The new doctrine is a testament to the enduring value of “peace through strength,” with the Navy continuing to serve as a cornerstone of global security and stability. Supporting a strong, adaptable Navy is more crucial than ever in navigating the complexities of contemporary and future threats.
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Inaugural Discussion: Welcome to Charting the Course: Navigating the Future of American Naval Power’ a podcast series that dives into the past, present, and future of the U.S. Navy and its impact on the world. This is the inaugural discussion of our series with Billl Cullifer, founder for Americans for a Stronger Navy and Dale A. Jenkins, Senior Advisor and Author of Diplomats and Admirals” where we will introduce the main themes, topics and the speakers that we will explore in the coming episodes an eight-week journey that delves into the intricacies of naval power and the pivotal issues shaping our future security and stability
Episode 1: Dr. Steven Wills: Dive into the anatomy of naval strategy and its crucial role in shaping the Navy’s future.
Episode 2: Dr. Bruce Jones: Explore the historical and global significance of maritime power, analyzing its past and present dynamics.
Episode 3: Dr. Sam Tangredi: Journey into the realm of AI and its transformative impact on naval warfare, examining its ethical, legal, and strategic implications.
Episode 4: Dr. Scott Savitz: Navigate the cutting edge with non-lethal weapons and uncrewed platforms, understanding their potential risks and strategic advantages.
Episode 5: Bryan Clark: Venture into the technological horizon of naval warfare, exploring emerging technologies’ integration challenges and strategic impact.
Episode 6: Seth Cropsey: Grapple with contemporary naval challenges, dissecting global rivalries and strategic insights for a comprehensive understanding.
Episode 7: Jon Rennie: Conclude the series with Jon Rennie, focusing on the crucial elements of leadership, culture, and the balance between tradition and modernization within the Navy.
Whether you’re a seasoned naval buff or just starting your exploration, this series offers valuable insights for anyone who cares about the future of American naval power.
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Welcome to ‘Charting the Course: Navigating the Future of American Naval Power’.
Today, we’re delighted to have Jon S. Rennie, a notable leader in both the naval and business worlds.
Jon is the Co-Founder, President & CEO of Peak Demand Inc., a leading manufacturer of critical components for electrical utilities, and a former U.S. Navy Nuclear Submarine Officer who served during the crucial period of the Cold War’s final stages.
With his extensive experience from seven deployments on nuclear submarines to leading eight manufacturing businesses for three global companies,
Jon brings a unique perspective to leadership. He is the author of best-selling leadership books like
“I Have the Watch: Becoming a Leader Worth Following”
and “All in the Same Boat: Lead Your Organization Like a Nuclear Submariner,” and he slso hosts the Deep Leadership podcast.
Jon’s core belief is that leadership is a pivotal force that can significantly enhance any organization’s performance.
In our discussion, Jon will share insights on how his experiences in the Navy and the industrial sector have molded his leadership philosophy.
We’ll delve into the key leadership principles he advocates, and how they’re applicable to the dynamic challenges faced by the Navy today.
Discussion Points:
The Intersection of Naval and Industrial Leadership: Jon will explore how his naval career and industrial business ventures have influenced his leadership style and philosophy.
Principles of Effective Leadership: We’ll discuss the core principles and practices Jon teaches in his books and their relevance to the evolving context of the Navy in the 21st century.
Submarine Culture vs. Corporate Culture: Jon will compare and contrast these two distinct cultures, providing valuable lessons that could bolster America’s efforts to strengthen the Navy.
The Importance of a Strong Navy: We’ll delve into why a robust Navy is crucial for U.S. national security, economic prosperity, and global leadership, assessing the main challenges and opportunities ahead.
Supporting and Strengthening the Navy: Jon will offer his perspective on how we can bolster our Navy and the roles that different sectors of society play in this vital endeavor.
Join us as we navigate through Jon’s profound insights into leadership, drawing from his rich experiences in the depths of the ocean and the heights of corporate success, charting a course for a resilient and powerful future for the American Naval Power.
Welcome to Charting the Course: Navigating the Future of American Naval Power’ a podcast series that dives into the past, present, and future of the U.S. Navy and its impact on the world.
Today, we are honored to welcome Dr. Seth Cropsey, a distinguished former U.S. Naval officer, political figure, author, scholar, and President of the Yorktown Institute. Dr. Cropsey comes to us with a wealth of experience in naval policy and history, having served as a U.S. Naval officer and a former U.S. Department of Defense official. He is the author of pivotal works such as “Mayday: The Decline of American Naval Supremacy” and “Seablindness: How Political Neglect is Choking American Seapower and What to Do About It”.
His expertise is frequently sought after in esteemed publications and media outlets, including The Wall Street Journal, Foreign Affairs, and The National Interest, among others.
In this episode, Dr. Cropsey will offer his expert insights on how to secure America’s naval supremacy, a subject that is paramount for our national security, economic prosperity, and global leadership. Building on the themes introduced in our series, such as effective U.S. Navy strategies and the historical and future significance of maritime power, Dr. Cropsey’s perspectives will deepen our understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing the U.S. Navy today.
Drawing from his extensive background, Dr. Cropsey will discuss the importance of a stronger Navy in the face of global challenges and the strategies needed to ensure America remains a dominant maritime power. His analysis will cover the critical areas of naval readiness, innovation, and the significance of fostering strong alliances and partnerships, particularly in key strategic regions.
Today, we are privileged to be joined by Bryan Clark, a Senior Fellow and Director of the Center for Defense Concepts and Technology at the Hudson Institute.
Mr. Clark is a renowned expert in naval operations, electronic warfare, autonomous systems, military competitions, and wargaming. His extensive background includes distinguished service as a former U.S. Navy officer, analyst, and consultant.
Bryan Clark’s contributions to the field of naval warfare and strategy are substantial, demonstrated through his insightful reports and articles, including notable works like “Unalone, Unafraid: A Plan for Integrating Uncrewed and Other Emerging Technologies into U.S. Military Forces”.
In this session, Mr. Clark will share his invaluable perspectives on the current and future challenges and opportunities facing the U.S. Navy in the 21st century.
With a keen focus on the escalating competition and rivalry from global adversaries such as China, Russia, and Iran, he will discuss strategies for the U.S. Navy to maintain and enhance its edge in terms of size, capability, readiness, innovation, and technology.
Additionally, Mr. Clark will address the crucial aspect of strengthening cooperation and coordination with allies and partners, particularly in strategically significant regions like the Indo-Pacific, the Middle East, and Europe. His insights will shed light on the vital role of the U.S. Navy in ensuring the freedom and security of the seas and the international order.
Welcome to ‘Charting the Course: Navigating the Future of American Naval Power’.
Today, we’re honored to welcome Dr. Scott Savitz, a renowned senior engineer at the RAND Corporation.
Dr. Savitz is distinguished for his innovative approaches in leveraging new technologies and tactics to enhance the operational capabilities and resilience of military forces. With a profound commitment to advancing defense strategies, he holds a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from Yale University, and a master’s degree and Ph.D. in the same field from the University of Pennsylvania.
As a prominent figure in defense analysis, Dr. Savitz has led pivotal research in areas such as the impact of non-lethal weapons, the integration of uncrewed platforms in military strategies, and the evaluation of military capability gaps in challenging environments like the Arctic. His insightful studies have provided crucial perspectives on strategic investments in emerging technologies by global military powers and the infrastructural needs for testing autonomous systems.
Dr. Savitz’s analysis on intelligence, threats to U.S. ports, and maritime domain awareness are invaluable for shaping future naval operations. His work also extends to historical insights on warship design and strategies for reducing airbase vulnerabilities. His comprehensive expertise and innovative research have significantly contributed to the understanding and development of contemporary military strategies.
He will delve into the roles of artificial intelligence, big data, and machine learning, guiding us through the complex landscape of modern naval strategies and challenges. During the session, Dr. Savitz will address the transformative impact of non-lethal weapons and uncrewed vessels on naval warfare and seapower. He will discuss the strategic roles of these technologies in reshaping U.S. Navy tactics amidst global threats and competition.
By examining the integration of advanced systems, such as artificial intelligence and autonomous platforms, Dr. Savitz will highlight how these innovations can offer the Navy a strategic advantage while also considering the associated risks and ethical complexities. Furthermore, he will explore the potential of these technologies to enhance cooperation with international allies and their influence on the Navy’s evolving doctrine and culture. His insights will contribute significantly to the ongoing discussions about the future role of non-lethal and uncrewed technologies in national and global maritime security.
Welcome to ‘Charting the Course: Navigating the Future of American Naval Power’.
Today, we’re thrilled to have Dr. Sam Tangredi, the esteemed Leidos Chair of Future Warfare Studies and Director of the Institute for Future Warfare Studies at the U.S. Naval War College.
Dr. Tangredi, a former U.S. Navy captain and strategist, brings a wealth of experience and insight.
He holds a Ph.D. in international relations from the University of Southern California and is an award-winning author, having penned significant works such as “AI at War: How Big Data, Artificial Intelligence, and Machine Learning Are Changing Naval Warfare”, and “Anti-Access Warfare: Countering A2/AD Strategies”.
His contributions to naval literature have earned him the U.S. Naval Institute’s Arleigh Burke Prize and the U.S. Navy League’s Alfred Thayer Mahan Award.
In this session, Dr. Tangredi will illuminate the profound impact and implications of emerging technologies on the future of naval warfare and seapower.
He will delve into the roles of artificial intelligence, big data, and machine learning, guiding us through the complex landscape of modern naval strategies and challenges.
Welcome to ‘Charting the Course: Navigating the Future of American Naval Power’.
In this insightful episode, we have the honor of featuring Dr. Bruce Jones, a distinguished expert from the Talbot Center on Security, Strategy, and Technology, and the Center on East Asia Policy. Dr. Jones, known for his acclaimed work ‘To Rule the Waves’, brings a wealth of knowledge to our discussion on the critical issues shaping maritime power in our rapidly evolving global landscape.
Join us as we continue ‘Charting the Course’ for American Naval Power, exploring how maritime trade and security are pivotal in shaping the world order.”
In our dynamic global environment, we explore pressing questions:
Are we entering a new era of maritime power struggles due to climate change and intensified sea-based globalization?
What constitutes ‘ruling the waves’ in terms of maritime shipping dominance? How are factors like ship ownership, port control, and trade flow interconnected?
Dr. Jones discusses the vulnerability of container-based supply chains. Can he provide a specific incident of piracy or disruption that caused substantial economic impact?
What emerging threats, such as cyberattacks, climate disruptions, and political instability, are facing container shipping, and how can the US Navy and other stakeholders respond?
How will technological advancements like automation and AI reshape the future of container shipping, and what are the implications for efficiency, security, and workforce dynamics?
What is the current state of global trade, naval power, and the impact of climate change on oceans? What challenges and implications do these trends pose for the future world order?
Finally, how does the history of maritime trade and power mirror the patterns of post–Cold War globalization, with historical examples to support this relation?
We’ve laid the groundwork, discussing the vital role and impact of the U.S. Navy in a global context. Now, we’re excited to dive deeper into specific topics that define the future of American naval power.
We are honored to present Dr. Steven Wills, a distinguished navalist, historian, and former U.S. Naval officer, in our first in-depth episode titled ‘Developing and Implementing Effective U.S. Navy Strategies.‘
With over 30 years of experience in surface warfare, naval strategy, and national security, Dr. Wills brings unparalleled insights into the complexities and necessities of a forward-thinking Naval strategy.
Dr. Wills, an esteemed author of significant works like ‘Strategy Shelved’ and ‘Where are the Carriers?’, co-authored with former Navy Secretary John Lehman, enriches our discussion with his perspectives, shaped by his contributions to notable publications like the U.S. Naval War College Review and U.S. Naval Institute News.
Join us as we build on our past discussions, charting the evolving course of American naval power, and delve into its indispensable role in the ever-changing tapestry of global security.
Speakersand Sessions
Episode 1: Dr. Steven Wills, Navalist for the Center for Maritime Strategy at the Navy League of the United States. – The Anatomy of Naval Strate – December 28, 2023
Dive deep into the world of naval strategy with Dr Steven Wills, who brings a keen eye to the intricacies of strategy development, its challenges, and the integration of diverse naval capabilities. This session promises a thorough exploration of what constitutes U.S. Navy strategy, its objectives, and how it shapes the nation’s maritime future.
Episode 2:Dr. Bruce Jones, Senior Fellow – Foreign Policy, Center for East Asia Policy Studies, Strobe Talbott Center for Security, Strategy, and Technology, Brookings Institution. – Maritime Power Through History and Future – January 4, 2024
Join Dr. Bruce Jones for a historical and global perspective on maritime power. This session connects past and present maritime dynamics, exploring the influence of trade, climate change, and geopolitical shifts. Gain insights into how historical narratives of maritime prowess inform the current dynamics of power and influence in the global maritime domain.
Episode 3: Dr. Sam Tangredi, Leidos Chair of Future Warfare Studies and professor of national, naval, and maritime strategy at the U.S. Naval War College.January 11, 2024.
Embark on a technological journey with Dr. Sam Tangredi, an authority on the integration of AI in naval warfare. This session addresses how AI, big data, and human-machine interfaces are revolutionizing naval operations. Learn about the ethical, legal, and strategic dimensions of AI in the Navy and its profound impact on future naval force structure and capabilities.
Episode 4: Dr. Scott Savitz, Senior Engineer at the RAND Corporation – Innovation at Sea: Non-Lethal Weapons and Uncrewed Platforms – .January 18, 2024.
Explore the cutting-edge of naval innovation with Dr. Scott Savitz, focusing on non-lethal weapons and uncrewed platforms. Understand how these technologies are reshaping naval strategy and operations, their potential risks, and their role in maintaining strategic advantage over global rivals. This session promises insights into the future of naval warfare and national security.
Episode 5: Bryan Clark, senior fellow and director of the Center for Defense Concepts and Technology at Hudson Institute – The Technological Horizon of Naval Warfare – February 1st, 2024.
Delve into the future with as we examine the broad implications of emerging technologies like AI, big data, machine learning, and more in naval warfare. This session covers the integration challenges these technologies pose, their strategic impact, and their role in enhancing interoperability and effectiveness with global allies.⁰
Episode 6: Seth Cropsey, President Yorktown Institute. – Navigating Today’s Naval Challenges – February 8, 2024.
Join us as we explore the complexities of modern naval power with Seth Cropsey, a seasoned expert with extensive experience in the U.S. Naval and Department of Defense realms. This session offers an in-depth look at the current challenges and opportunities facing the Navy, particularly in the context of global rivalries. Discover the strategic insights that set the stage for a comprehensive understanding of contemporary naval dynamics.
Episode 7: Jon Rennie, co-founder, president, and CEO of Peak Demand Inc., – Leadership and Culture in Modern Naval Power –February 15th, 2024.
Conclude our series with Jon Rennie, focusing on the crucial elements of leadership, culture, and the balance between tradition and modernization within the Navy. This session highlights the importance of leadership in navigating the multifaceted challenges and opportunities in naval power, offering a holistic view of the organizational dynamics at play.
Welcome to Charting the Course: Navigating the Future of American Naval Power’ a podcast series that dives into the past, present, and future of the U.S. Navy and its impact on the world. This episode is the third of a eight in the series where we will discuss the U.S. Navy’s Fleet Size and Composition: Challenges and Opportunities for the Future.
In a world of shifting global dynamics, the United States Navy remains a pivotal force in American defense and international maritime security. With its comprehensive array of personnel, aircraft, and ships, the Navy demonstrates remarkable capabilities and readiness to address diverse global challenges.
However, the Navy also faces the question of optimal fleet size and composition, which is more relevant than ever, particularly as it grapples with future challenges and opportunities.
In this article, we will explore the current and projected state of the U.S. Navy’s fleet size and composition, and how it relates to the national defense strategy and the global security environment.
We will also discuss the challenges and opportunities that the Navy faces in building and maintaining a larger and more capable fleet, and the potential role of unmanned systems and technology in enhancing the Navy’s force structure and posture.
We will base our analysis on the latest data and research from reliable sources, such as the RAND Corporation, a think tank that conducts research and analysis on defense and national security issues. We also seek input from other notable organizations, our members and individuals and institutions representing the American public.
The Dilemma of Fleet Expansion
Recent Congressional efforts have pushed the Navy towards expanding the size of the fleet.
For fiscal 2023, Congress added nearly 20% to the Navy’s request for shipbuilding and compelled the Navy to retain half of the 24 ships that it had hoped to retire.
While a larger fleet might seem advantageous, the reality is more complex. According to Bradley Martin and Scott Savitz, researchers at the RAND Corporation, the Navy faces the challenge of balancing the expansion with adequate funding for personnel, maintenance, and technology upgrades.
Without these, a bigger fleet could ironically lead to reduced readiness according to their report. Building more ships is a vote-winner in a number of congressional districts, but absent the personnel and support needed, additional ships could spend more time at the piers and be less capable at sea according to some.
The Navy’s budget request for fiscal 2023 was $211.7 billion, a 1.8% increase from the previous year, but still below the inflation-adjusted average of $220.6 billion since 2001.
The Navy also faces the challenge of maintaining and modernizing its existing fleet, which has an average age of 21 years, the highest since 1973.
Defining the Fleet’s Purpose
Understanding the Navy’s goals is crucial. The current fleet’s configuration is not entirely suited for low-intensity conflicts or gray-zone provocations, like those that could arise from paramilitary actions.
This gap in capabilities raises questions about the composition and size of the fleet needed for effective deterrence and response. For example, if China used its maritime militia or coast guard to coerce shipping or seize disputed islands in the South China Sea, the U.S. Navy’s overall capabilities and force structure are not designed to effectively deal with them, given a paucity of the smaller combatant ships that might be useful in such an operation.
The Navy’s fleet is largely composed of large and expensive ships, such as aircraft carriers, cruisers, destroyers, and submarines, which are optimized for high-end warfare and power projection, but may not be the best suited for lower-end scenarios.
The Navy has 299 deployable combat vessels, of which 11 areaircraft carriers, 22 are cruisers, 66 are destroyers, and 68 are submarines.
These ships are equipped with advanced weapons and sensors, such as the Aegis combat system, Tomahawk cruise missiles, and Trident ballistic missiles, which give them the ability to strike targets at long ranges and to deter or defeat potential adversaries.
However, these ships are also costly to build and maintain, and may be vulnerable to anti-access/area denial (A2/AD) threats, such as anti-ship missiles, mines, and cyberattacks, that could limit their freedom of movement and operation.
Unmanned Vessels: A Game-Changer?
The integration of unmanned vessels presents a promising yet challenging frontier. These assets could potentially offer a more balanced force structure, by providing lower-cost and more-flexible assets that can perform a range of missions, such as intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR), mine countermeasures, anti-submarine warfare, and surface warfare.
The absence of personnel aboard these systems does more than enable them to take greater risks; it also means that they can be designed solely around the mission, without needing to support the needs of human beings.
While most of them currently complement manned assets, some may be able to supplant them as confidence in their capabilities increases.
The Navy operates or plans to acquire various types and numbers of unmanned systems, such as the MQ-4C Triton and MQ-8 Fire Scout unmanned aerial vehicles, the MQ-25 Stingray unmanned aerial refueling tanker, the Orca extra-large unmanned undersea vehicle, the Sea Hunter medium unmanned surface vessel, and the Ghost Fleet Overlord large unmanned surface vessel.
These systems could enhance the Navy’s situational awareness, endurance, reach, and lethality, while reducing the risk to human lives and the strain on the budget.
However, despite the Navy’s enthusiasm for unmanned assets across multiple domains, congressional committees have often expressed reservations about their effectiveness and capabilities.
The integration challenges are significant, and the manpower demands have not actually gone down, but have instead remained steady or increased. The Navy also faces legal, ethical, and operational issues, such as the rules of engagement, the command and control, and the interoperability of unmanned systems.
Strategic Alignment
A fundamental issue for the Navy is aligning its actions and operations with overarching strategic objectives. The Navy is locked in a daily struggle with global demand, facing persistent requests from geographical combatant commanders while seeking to avoid overstretch and maintain overall readiness, which may be hampering its ability to consider the overall requirement.
The Navy’s fleet size and composition should reflect the strategic priorities and objectives of the national defense strategy, which identifies China as the most significant and long-term strategic competitor to the United States, and places a primary focus on the need to sustain and strengthen U.S. deterrence against China in the Indo-Pacific region.
The Navy should also consider the potential roles and missions that it might perform in a potential war with China or elsewhere, and the types and numbers of ships that are required for each scenario. For example, the Navy might need to conduct attacks and intelligence missions from submarines, support Marines in amphibious operations, interdict Chinese merchant traffic far from China’s shores, and deter potential aggression from other adversaries, such as Russia, North Korea, Iran, and violent extremist organizations.
The Navy should also balance the trade-offs between quantity and quality, between readiness and modernization, and between current and future capabilities, and leverage the advantages of its nuclear forces, its submarine force, its amphibious and expeditionary forces, its carrier strike groups, its surface combatants, its unmanned systems, and its logistics and support vessels.
Conclusion
The U.S. Navy’s fleet size and composition is a critical factor for its ability to fulfill its mission and to protect the nation’s interests.
The Navy faces the challenge of building and maintaining a larger and more capable fleet, while also adapting to the changing global security environment and the emerging technological trends.
The Navy also needs to align its actions and operations with the national defense strategy and the strategic objectives of the United States and its allies and partners.
The decisions made today will have far-reaching implications for the U.S. Navy and national security. As we at “Americans for a Stronger Navy” advocate, a robust, well-equipped, and strategically aligned Navy is imperative for America’s defense and global maritime dominance.
Call to Action
Join us in our mission by following along with this series that aim to support and promote a Navy that is ready for the challenges of today and prepared for the uncertainties of tomorrow. Your voice matters in shaping the future of American naval power. Please read on and follow along as we publish fresh content weekly on this blog.
In addition to questions development by the organizing committee, we have prepared the following additional questions to guide our discussion and analysis of the U.S. Navy’s fleet size and composition. We invite you to share your thoughts and feedback on this important topic, and to join us in our mission to support and promote a Navy that is ready for the challenges of today and prepared for the uncertainties of tomorrow.
• How does the U.S. Navy measure its fleet size and composition, and what are the metrics and benchmarks that it uses to assess its adequacy and effectiveness?
• How does the U.S. Navy collaborate with its allies and partners to enhance its collective security and interoperability, and what are the opportunities and challenges for burden-sharing and capability development?
• How does the U.S. Navy address the emerging and evolving threats and challenges posed by China, Russia, North Korea, Iran, and violent extremist organizations, and what are the gaps and shortfalls in its current and projected capabilities?
• How does the U.S. Navy innovate and modernize its fleet to maintain its technological edge and operational advantage, and what are the priorities and trade-offs for its research and development, acquisition, and procurement programs?
Our Distinguished Hosts:
Join Bill Cullifer, founder of Americans for a Stronger Navy, and former Destroyer Navy sailor. As a patriot, entrepreneur and podcaster, Bill brings a wealth of experience to the conversation. Alongside him will be Dale A. Jenkins, a noted Naval historian and the author of “Diplomats and Admirals.” Dale serves on the Samuel Eliot Morison Committee of the Naval Order of the United States in New York and is also a Regional Director of the Naval War College Foundation.
They’ll guide the discussions, bringing a wealth of knowledge to the series.
Speakers
We have invited leaders and experts in naval and national defense to make podcasts with us that will be posted on our website on a weekly schedule. These weekly podcasts include, Bryan Clark: Senior Fellow and Director of the Center for Defense Concepts and Technology at the Hudson Institute, Seth Cropsey: President of the Yorktown Institute, Dr. Bruce Jones: Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution, Jon S. Rennie: US Navy Veteran, Business Leader, Author, and Speaker, Dr. Scott Savitz: Senior Engineer at the RAND Corporation, Dr. Sam Tangredi: Leidos Chair of Future Warfare Studies at the U.S. Naval War College. Dr. Steven Wills: Navalist for the Center for Maritime Strategy at the Navy League of the United States.
Episodes
These podcasts provide in-depth analyses on the latest weapons systems, artificial intelligence (AI), current worldwide national security strategy, force structure and adequacy of naval forces, innovation of new weapon systems and the leadership qualities needed to achieve our naval and national security goals. Vast majority of participants are former Naval officers who have taken their experience in the Navy to new endeavors.
Our podcasts will be one-hour zoom sessions, with a post-show summary with Bill and myself.
Future podcasts will continue to 8 and analyze current and future threats and challenges from China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea. We will be alert for other potential threats. Defense spending and budget, weapon systems, alliances and partnerships, trade and economic policies, human rights and democracy promotion will also be explored.