Maritime Op-ed Series

Maritime Power and National Security: Insights from Dr. Kent Calder

In a time of shifting global alignments and rising strategic competition, the intersection of maritime strength and national security has never been more critical. Dr. Kent Calder’s recent writings offer sharp, forward-looking perspectives on how the United States can navigate the complex challenges emerging across key global domains—from contested sea lanes and underwater infrastructure to the evolving demands on America’s industrial and strategic capabilities.

• The defense-industrial base and alliances: US Steel and beyond (Asia Times | May 28, 2025)
• As global players focus on the Arctic, US icebreakers are scarce (Asia Times | April 30, 2025)
• How to Fix America’s Ship Problem (The National Interest | April 14, 2025)
• Cable wars: what to do about deepening conflict beneath the seas (Asia Times | April 12, 2025)