Naval Maneuver Warfare - Linking Sea Control and Power Projection

Past Events

ICTS Seminar - Untangling Russia's Puzzle: Past Lessons and Future Outlook"

ICTS Seminar - “Jerusalem: Outlook for War or Peace?” - Dec. 21, 2015

Issues including the historical, political, legal, and strategic context of Jerusalem was discussed by scholars and diplomats from the region.

Securing the Homeland: Information Sharing and the Role of Law Enforcement Seminar

On December 3, 2015, the Potomac Institute held a seminar entitled “Securing the Homeland: Information Sharing and the Role of Law Enforcement.” Michael Swetnam, CEO of the Potomac Institute for Policy Studies, provided the opening and closing remarks, and the panel included four distinguished g...

The Potomac Institute hosts ITAR Seminar

International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) Seminar hosted by the Potomac Institute for Policy Studies. December 1, 2015

“U.S. Combating the Islamic State: Is a New Strategic Blueprint Needed?”

In view of the expanding challenges of the “Caliphate without borders” at home and abroad, is there a need for a new American strategy “to degrade, and ultimately destroy ISIL”? Should the Islamic State be viewed as a threat equal or greater than al-Qa’ida for the U.S. and the internation...

ICTS Seminar - Russia’s Middle East Strategy: Quo Vadis?" - Oct. 23, 2015

Potomac Institute for Policy Studies International Center for Terrorism Studies Does Russia's latest involvement in the Syrian crisis marks a significant “game-changer” in the Middle East? Can this "surprise" development lead to an escalated confrontation or contribute to combating terrorism in...

By General Alfred Gray, USMC (Ret.) and LeGen George Flynn, USMC (Ret.)

The Center for Adaptation and Innovation has released an occasional paper on “Naval Maneuver Warfare - Linking Sea Control and Power Projection.” The paper, authored by Gen Al Gray, USMC (Ret.) and LtGen George Flynn, USMC (Ret.), recommends the development of a new Naval Operating Concept (NOC) to better define the linkages between sea control and power projection and to understand the contributions of all warfare elements in the execution of a naval campaign. A NOC would also close the operational concept gap that currently exists between strategy and tactics. The Maritime Strategy of 1984 and all the related supporting actions provide a great example of what is needed now.