Sea Control

Attention: This podcast is offered in both Italian and English skip to 26:21 for the English version.Links:1. Artics fevers, Limes, Feb 2019 https://www.limesonline.com/rivista/la-febbre-dell-artico-14632937/ 2. Artico: attacco al Mediterraneo? Da Taiwan a Gibilterra - Le Giornate del Mare 2024 a Roma, Limes, Nov 2024https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mXRDmb2EsHA ItalianLa Battaglia per l’Artico: Il Grande Nord sfida il Mediterraneo – Nuova Guerra Fredda o Terra diNessuno?Federico Petroni si unisce al programma per discutere di geopolitica artica. Federico Petroni è un analista geopolitico di Limes, la rivista italiana di geopolitica, e coordinatore della Scuola di Limes. Questo episodio è stato montato e prodotto da Alexia Bouallagui. È il primo episodio di una serie pensata per approfondire la ricerca sulla sicurezza marittima italiana.Links:La febbre dell’Artico, Limes, febbraio 2019https://www.limesonline.com/rivista/la-febbre-dell-artico-14632937/Artico: attacco al Mediterraneo? Da Taiwan a Gibilterra - Le Giornate del Mare 2024 a Roma, Limes, Nov 2024https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mXRDmb2EsHA 

Discover the critical role of Arctic convoys in delivering supplies to the Soviet Union during World War II and their impact on both Soviet industrial growth and German strategy. Dive into the complex dynamics of wartime paranoia within Soviet leadership regarding Western aid. Explore how the Allies' military support, particularly through Lend-Lease, enhanced Soviet defenses at crucial junctures. The discussion also hints at the long-term effects of this military aid, including its influence on the D-Day invasion and future naval intelligence projects.

Links1. Revolutionary Taiwan: Making Nationhood in a Changing World Order, by Catherine Lila Chou and Mark Harrison, Cambria, 2024.2. Taiwan's 400 Year History: Anniversary Edition, by Su Beng, 施朝暉, 2017.3. Catherine Lila Cho Twitter account.4. Mark Harrison Twitter account.

Links1. "Equip the Mobile Reconnaissance Battalion Now More than a new platform," by Maj Brent Jurmu, Capt Brandon Klewicki, and Maj Matthew Tweedy, Marine Corps Gazette, May 2024.

Links 1. The U.S. Navy and Innovation: Twentieth-Century Case Studies, edited by Peter C. Luebke, U.S. Navy History and Heritage Command, September 2024.J. Overton is co-host of the Sea Control podcast and edited the essay collection “Seapower by Other Means: Naval Contributions to National Objectives Beyond Sea Control, Power Projection, and Traditional Service Missions.”

Links1. "Time for an Australian Coast Guard," by Jennifer Parker, Australian Naval Institute, November 2024.2. Twitter: JAParker293. Jennifer Parker personal website.

Links1. “Beyond Tactics: How the Hawkeye Proved the Power of Adaptability in the Red Sea,” by Nathan Sawyer, USNI Proceedings, October 2024. 2. Nathan Sawyer Linkedin profile. 

In this engaging discussion, CDR Justin Cobb, a Maritime Fires Officer and seasoned rotary-wing aviator, tackles the complexities of potential conflict between the U.S. and China over Taiwan. He warns against the dangers of underestimating the length and intensity of modern warfare, drawing insights from historical conflicts like Ukraine. Cobb calls for reforms in military readiness to address inefficient structures while advocating for a balanced strategy between military deterrence and diplomacy. His passion for debate and future writing projects adds an exciting layer to the conversation.

Links1. “Land Force Integration: The Army’s Contribution to Deterring China,” by James B. Bartholomees III, CIMSEC November 20, 2024.

Links1. Scot McFarlane, "The Canoe," American Historical Association.