Fiction Week

By Dmitry Filipoff In December 2023, CIMSEC published its most recent fiction week featuring short stories submitted in response to our call for fiction. Authors illuminated a variety of future scenarios and dynamics as they explored how conflict and competition may transform. From missile salvos to maritime militia, to Marine raids and espionage, these stories … Continue reading Fiction Week

Call for Articles: Short Story Fiction

Stories Due: November 20, 2023 Week Dates: December 4–8, 2023 Story Length: 1,5000-3,000 Words Submit to: Content@cimsec.org By Dmitry Filipoff Fiction has long served as a powerful means for exploring hypotheticals and envisioning alternatives. In annual tradition, CIMSEC will be running a series of short stories looking to explore the nature of conflict and competition through … Continue reading Call for Articles: Short Story Fiction

Fiction Contest Week Concludes on CIMSEC

By Dmitry Filipoff For the past two weeks, CIMSEC featured the top 10 stories submitted to our joint fiction contest with the U.S. Naval Institute. Through short stories and narrative fiction, authors explored the future of maritime security and conflict at sea. From autonomous drone swarms to privateers, to AI admirals and undersea warfare on … Continue reading Fiction Contest Week Concludes on CIMSEC

USNI-CIMSEC Fiction Contest Week Kicks Off on CIMSEC

By Dmitry Filipoff Fiction Contest Week is finally here! For the next two weeks, CIMSEC will run the top stories submitted in response to our Short Story Fiction Contest, launched in partnership with the U.S. Naval Institute for the third consecutive year. The top 3 winning stories will be jointly featured by the U.S. Naval Institute’s … Continue reading USNI-CIMSEC Fiction Contest Week Kicks Off on CIMSEC