By Scott Cheney-Peters
Join the band of merry maritime revelers on December 17th at the Front Page for CIMSEC’s annual holiday party, with drinks and discussions about the year that was.
RSVPs not 
required but appreciated at director@cimsec.org.
When: Monday, December 17th, 5:30-7:30pm
Where: The Front Page, 1333 New Hampshire Ave NW, Washington, DC
By Scott Cheney-Peters
The (never-ending) rumble of thunder means it’s time for CIMSEC’s Summer Lightning Rounds: 5 minute presentations by CIMSEC members on their current work in the maritime security world or maritime security challenges they’re grappling with. Join us at Ireland’s Four Courts’ Cottage Bar to mingle, hear fine folks sharing a bit of their interests or work from across the maritime spectrum, or consider discussing a bit of your own.
If you’re interested in participating as a presenter or would like to RSVP, please contact johnjordanklein@aol.com. All are welcome.
Time: Monday, 27 Aug, 5:30-7:00pm; presentations will begin approximately 6:00.
Place: Ireland’s Four Courts 2051 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA (Courthouse Metro stop on the Orange/Silver Line).
Join CIMSEC’s DC chapter for an evening happy hour discussion on the challenges and opp
ortunities presented by the potential for an expanded role of the U.S. Coast Guard in Southeast Asia, and in particular a focus on the question of what role, if any, it should play in the South China Sea. Discussants:
CDR (Ret) John D. Hooper is a Sr. Naval Analyst for Whitney, Bradley and Brown, and an Adjunct Professor for the U.S. Naval War College, and is supporting OPNAV on the CNO’s staff.*
Shawn Lansing (@cgrsqswmr) is an active duty Coast Guard officer currently assigned to Coast Guard Headquarters in Washington, D.C.*
*Both will be speaking in a personal capacity and their views may not reflect the official policy of the U.S. Navy or U.S. Coast Guard.
Time: Wednesday, 20 June, 6:00-8:00pm
Place: Fuel Pizza Farragut Square, 1606 K St NW, Washington, DC 20006 (via Farragut North or West Metro Station).
RSVPs not necessary but appreciated: director@cimsec.org
On 15 May CIMSEC will host the fourth annual CIMSEC Forum for Authors and Readers (CFAR), an event for our readers and the public to engage our contributors on their work and topics of interest. Thanks to the generous support of CNA we are pleased to offer a professional conference on a range of maritime security issues.
The evening will provide a chance to engage your favorite CIMSEC contributors on their work over the preceding year, hear their thoughts on how their pieces have held up, and explore predictions for the coming year. Following last year’s success, CNA speakers will again participate in the proceedings.
Congratulations to the Winners and Speakers:
CIMSEC Category:
“The U.S. Coast Guard in the South China Sea: Strategy or Folly?”
By Michael D. Armour
“Three Hard Questions for U.S. Maritime Strategy in A Digital Age”
By Frank Goertner
“The Battle of Locust Point: An Oral History of the First Autonomous Combat Engagement”
By David Strachan
“Fighting for the Seafloor: From Lawfare to Warfare”
By Kyle Cregge
CNA Category:
“NATO Maritime Strategy for a New Era: “These Aren’t the SLOCs You’re Looking For”
By Steve Wills
“Unconstrained Foreign Direct Investment: An Emerging Challenge to Arctic Security”
By Mark Rosen and Cara Thuringer
How were the speakers be chosen? All CIMSEC readers were welcome to submit nominations for articles with the only criteria that the article nominated must have appeared on the site on or after 15 April, 2017. After nominations closed, CIMSEC members voted and the top vote-getters received invites to speak at CFAR. Not yet a member? Consider joining CIMSEC for free!
Event Details:
Date: May 15th
5:00pm-6:00pm: Pre-Event Reception (Details upon RSVPing)
6:00pm-6:15pm: Welcome
6:15pm-8:00pm: Author Discussions and Q+As
Location: CNA, 3003 Washington Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22201
