Best Maritime Defense Podcasts (2025)

"Innovation adoption is a contact sport." As the chief technology officer of the Department of the Navy, Justin Fanelli is one of the leaders responsible for ensuring warfighters have access to bleeding-edge solutions. Listen to his conversation with Ryan Evans, recorded live at an event in Washington, DC — our first episode of Cogs of War, a new v…

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Trade tensions weigh on labour markets: ILO chief 4:45

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The International Labour Organization says global trade tensions are taking a toll on labor markets.

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S. Koreans go to polls to pick new president 4:45

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Polls have begun in South Korea to pick the country's new president.More than 14,000 polling stations are opening on Tuesday across the country.

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Russian, Ukrainian representatives in Istanbul for peace talks 4:45

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Russian and Ukrainian delegations are in Istanbul for a second round of peace talks. This is the second round of direct talks in recent weeks under the mediation of Turkiye.

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Sea Control 574: Diplomacy for Better Stand-in Force Access in Japan with Daniel Hough

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By Brian Kerg Lieutenant Colonel Daniel Hough joins the podcast to discuss his article, “Diplomacy for Better Stand-In Force Access in Japan.” Lieutenant Colonel Hough is a combat engineer officer serving as an operational planner in the III MEF G-357 Future Operations Branch in Okinawa, Japan. He deployed as a combat engineer officer in support … …

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Peak passenger flow expected on final day of holiday period 4:45

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Monday marks the last day of the Dragon Boat Festival holiday. China's national railway expects a peak in passenger flow.

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Arab ministers reaffirm commitment to Palestinian cause 4:45

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Foreign ministers from Arab countries have reiterated their efforts to get Israel to stop its war on Gaza and advance the Palestinians' right to an independent state.

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Zheng reaches French Open last eight 4:45

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Chinese tennis player Zheng Qinwen has reached the quarterfinals of the French Open with a three-set victory over Russia's Liudmila Samsonova on Sunday.

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Russia classifies bridge collapses in border regions as acts of terrorism 4:45

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Moscow says it is treating the bridge collapses in Bryansk and Kursk as acts of terrorism. The incidents occurred within hours of each other in border regions near Ukraine.

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China's expanded visa-free policy sparks surge in inbound tourism 4:45

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China is granting visa-free entry to Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Peru, and Uruguay. Customs data shows in 2024, travelers arriving in China under the unilateral visa-free policy surged to over 3.4 million.

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7 killed in Russia train derailment 4:45

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Seven people have died following a passenger train derailment in Russia's Bryansk region bordering Ukraine and Belarus.

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China firmly opposes U.S. Defense Secretary's negative remarks at Shangri-La Dialogue 4:45

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China says it strongly deplores and firmly opposes the negative remarks related to China made by U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, at the 22nd edition of the Shangri-La Dialogue.

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EU condemns U.S. steel tariff hike, warns countermeasures 4:45

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The European Commission has strongly criticized the United States’ decision to raise tariffs on steel imports from 25 to 50 percent, warning that the move could prompt swift retaliation

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Reuters puts Trump's trade war cost at over 34 bln dollars 4:45

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A recent Reuters analysis has put the price tag of President Donald Trump's trade war at 34 billion U.S. dollars. The tally gives a snapshot of lost sales and cost increases that global businesses have incurred so far.

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Death toll from Nigerian floods rises to 100 4:45

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Floods triggered by heavy rainfall have left at least 100 people dead in Nigeria's north-central Niger State.

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UN says Gaza humanitarian situation worst since beginning of war 4:45

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UN humanitarians have described the situation in Gaza as the worst since the war began in October 2023.

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New survey finds U.S. responsible for majority of global trade barriers 4:45

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A new survey reveals that the U.S. implemented the world’s highest number of new trade barriers in the first three months of this year, escalating global trade tensions and threatening supply chain stability.

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Sea Control 573: The Great North Challenges the Mediterranean with Federico Petroni

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By Alexia Bouallagui Sea Control presents the first in a special series by cohost Alexia Bouallagui on Italian maritime security research. On this episode Alexia is joined by Federico Petroni to discuss Arctic geopolitics. Federico Petroni is a geopolitical analyst at Limes, the Italian review of geopolitics, and coordinator of the school of Limes.…

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Beijing, Tokyo see “substantive” progress on Japanese aquatic imports talks 4:45

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China and Japan have held a new round of talks in Beijing over the safety of Japanese aquatic products. According to China's top customs authority, the two sides achieved "substantive progress."

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Hong Kong holds ceremony for establishing International Organization for Mediation 4:45

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Hong Kong has held a signing ceremony of the Convention on the Establishment of the International Organization for Mediation.

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Wang Yi meets chairperson of Asian Peace and Reconciliation Council 4:45

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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has met the chairperson of the Asian Peace and Reconciliation Council in Hong Kong. Wang said China's initiative to establish the International Organization for Mediation provides a new option to resolve disputes and achieve reconciliation on a voluntary basis.

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Authorities brace for travel boom over Dragon Boat Festival holiday 4:45

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People in China are gearing up for the three-day Dragon Boat Festival holiday this weekend. The Transport Ministry is expecting nearly 690 million passenger trips from Saturday to Monday.

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Beijing opposes Washington's visa decision targeting Chinese students 4:45

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Beijing has expressed stern opposition after Washington said it would start "aggressively" revoking visas of Chinese students. A Foreign Ministry spokesperson says this act betrays America's long-proclaimed freedom and openness and will damage its own international image and credibility.

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China launches Tianwen-2 to retrieve asteroid samples 4:45

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China has launched its first asteroid sample-return mission. Tianwen-2 aims to shed light on the formation and evolution of asteroids and the early solar system.

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Merz unveils plan to support Ukraine in developing weapons 4:45

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has unveiled a new plan to support Ukraine in developing long-range weapons. Merz met visiting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Berlin.

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EU lifts economic sanctions on Syria 4:45

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The European Union has lifted nearly all of its economic sanctions on Syria to support the country's transition and recovery process.

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China becomes visa-free for all GCC countries 4:45

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Beijing is waiving visa requirements for citizens from Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait and Bahrain. People from these countries can visit China for upwards of 30 days without a visa starting June 9.

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Moscow hosts Turkish foreign minister for talks 4:45

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Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has met his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan who is in Moscow on a two-day visit.

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Iranian president visits Oman 4:45

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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has begun a two-day visit to Oman. The Iranian leader expressed gratitude to Oman for its role in facilitating the negotiations with the United States.

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Chinese port partners with European hubs for low-carbon maritime cooperation 4:45

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The Ningbo-Zhoushan Port has announced three initiatives with three major European ports to create green shipping corridors.

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Sea Control 574: Diplomacy for Better Stand-in Force Access in Japan with Daniel Hough 57:16

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Links 1. "Diplomacy for Better Stand-In Force Access in Japan," by Daniel Hough, Proceedings, September 2024.By Daniel Hough, Brian Kerg

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Police say the driver who ploughed into soccer fans in Liverpool acted alone 4:45

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In Liverpool, a 53-year-old man has driven a minivan into a crowd of football fans celebrating the city's Premier League championship. Police have arrested the driver and believed he acted alone.

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China's industrial profits up 1.4 percent in first four months 4:45

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Official data shows profits of China's major industrial firms increased 1.4 percent in the first four months of the year.

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Car rams into fans celebrating Liverpool's Premier League victory 4:45

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Authorities have taken a male suspect into custody after a car rammed into a crowd in Liverpool city center.

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ASEAN leaders adopt Kuala Lumpur Declaration 4:45

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ASEAN leaders have adopted a key document to guide the group for the next 20 years.

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China sets action plan for digital, intelligent supply chains 4:45

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China has rolled out an action plan to accelerate the development of digital and intelligent supply chains.

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ASEAN summits kick off in Malaysia 4:45

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The 46th Association of Southeast Asian Nations Summit and related summits have kicked off in the capital of Malaysia. Greater regional integration and resilience against trade and economic disruptions are high on the agenda.

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China fully prepared for external shocks: Premier Li 4:45

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Chinese Premier Li Qiang has said the country is fully prepared for external shocks. He addressed a symposium for Chinese enterprises operating in Indonesia.

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China, Indonesia agree to step up cooperation 4:45

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China and Indonesia have reached a series of cooperation agreements in tourism, trade of agricultural products, investment, traditional medicine and media.

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Xi sends congratulatory letter to 20th Western China International Fair 4:45

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Chinese President Xi Jinping has sent a congratulatory letter to the 20th Western China International Fair, which opened on Sunday in Chengdu.

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Djokovic wins 100th ATP title at Geneva Open 4:45

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Novak Djokovic has won his 100th ATP title after beating Hubert Hurkacz in three sets in the Geneva Open final.

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Aid entering Gaza accounts for less than 1 pct of population's needs: Hamas 4:45

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Hamas says the humanitarian aid entering the Gaza Strip accounts for less than 1 percent of its population's basic needs.

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Russia, Ukraine conduct significant prisoner swap 4:45

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The Russian Defense Ministry says Russia and Ukraine exchanged 307 prisoners each on Saturday under a deal reached in Istanbul last week.

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Chinese premier kicks off Southeast Asian tour, arriving in Jakarta 4:45

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Chinese Premier Li Qiang has arrived in Jakarta for a three-day official visit to Indonesia at the invitation of President Prabowo Subianto. Following his visit, Premier Li will travel to Malaysia to attend the first-ever summit between China, ASEAN, and the Gulf Cooperation Council.

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STRAT | Navigating Domestic & Global Risks: Understanding Recent Threats and Responses 39:48

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In this gripping episode, we delve into pressing global risks tied to recent conflict and extremism. From a tragic car bombing in Palm Springs to the assassination of Israeli diplomats in Washington, D.C., we explore the critical indicators of threats and the vital importance of threat assessments. With insight into the historical context of the Te…

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Fifth round of Iran-U.S. talks conclude in Rome 4:45

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The fifth-round of Iran-U.S. nuclear talks have ended at the Omani Embassy in Rome. The latest talks saw both sides acknowledge progress, but key differences remain.

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Judge temporarily halts Trump block on foreign students at Harvard 4:45

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A U.S. federal judge has temporarily halted the Trump administration's ban on Harvard University's ability to enroll international students.