
CAPT Brent Sadler, USN (Ret.)
Retired U.S. Navy Captain and Senior Fellow at the Heritage Foundation, specializing in maritime strategy, Indo‑Pacific security, and naval power; author and former PACOM staffer with deep experience on China, shipbuilding, and naval statecraft.
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Oct 17, 2025 • 1h 26min
Naval Power in Action with CAPT Brent Sadler, USN (Ret.)
CAPT Brent Sadler, a retired U.S. Navy Captain and Senior Fellow at the Heritage Foundation, dives into maritime strategy and U.S.-China relations. He discusses the transition from linear to adaptive military planning, critiques current U.S. shipbuilding deficiencies, and emphasizes the need for a modern Naval Act. Sadler highlights China's maritime insurgency tactics, the significance of historical grievances in their strategy, and urgent timelines regarding Taiwan. His insights draw from extensive personal and professional experiences in the Asia-Pacific.