ADM William Fallon, USN (Ret.), Sea Shepherd CEO Alex Cornelissen, Sea Shepherd Director of Campaigns Peter Hammarstedt, "Seaspiracy" Directors Ali and Lucy Tabrizi, and Congressman Peter Welch (D-VT) discuss how illicit fishing is a threat multiplier to U.S. national security in an event moderated by ASP COO Andrew Holland. Read more...

Chinese illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing operations have overfished and polluted local waters, leaving domestic fishing industries decimated in their wake and exacerbating food insecurity and economic instability. Left unchecked, IUU fishing presents a serious threat to global security.  Read more...

As the U.S. seeks to strengthen its position in the South China Sea, this paper examines strategies to increase American leadership and boost allies in the region.Read more...

On September 27, 2019, ASP COO Andrew Holland was quoted in an article published by High North News on the US Navy’s increased engagement in the Arctic.Read more...

On September 10, 2019, ASP COO Andrew Holland was quoted in an article from Raconteur on the Northern Sea Route and the potential for development.Read more...

In addition to increased aggression, the Chinese government has built several man-made military bases on top of arcs of shallow reef islands populated by tropical marine life in the South China Sea. Considering that the world has a over 5 trillion dollars invested in trade flow in the South China Sea, an increased military escalation could cause the regional powers to enter into a conflict that could potentially cost more than they bargain for.Read more...

A summary of the Center for Strategic and International Studies and the Naval Historical Foundation symposium about the decline of commercial nuclear energy and its threat to national security and the US Navy.Read more...

With the June 11 reappearance of Chinese missiles on disputed islands in the South China Sea, it is clear that China’s attempt to establish dominance in the long-disputed territory is not slowing down. To ensure the sea's openness and viability, it is important for the U.S. to strengthen relations with ASEAN nations. Read more...

ASP CEO Brigadier General Stephen A. Cheney, USMC (ret.) recently published a paper as part of the Pell Center for International Relations and Public Policy’s paper series on Maritime Dispute Resolution and the Future of the Asian Order. Read more...

U.S.-India relations have transformed dramatically from a relationship of estrangement and limited engagement into a partnership that fosters cooperation.Read more...