The Center for International Maritime Security (CIMSEC) is a 501(c)(3) non-partisan
think tank
A think tank, or policy institute, is a research institute that performs research and advocacy concerning topics such as social policy, political strategy, economics, military, technology, and culture. Most think tanks are non-governmenta ...
incorporated as a non-profit in the state of Maryland. CIMSEC was formed in 2012 and as of 2021 has 20 international chapters and over 3,000 members and subscribers in 60 countries.
The current President of CIMSEC is Christopher Stockdale-Garbutt and its Chairman of the Board of Directors is Guy Snodgrass.
History
CIMSEC was founded in 2012 by Scott Cheney-Peters, who also established the organization's first chapter in
Washington, DC
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Publications and products
In 2015 CIMSEC published its first compendium, "Private Military Contractors", featuring curated content from CIMSEC members.
Since its founding, CIMSEC has featured articles on its NextWar blog dealing with myriad issues surrounding international maritime security. CIMSEC actively solicits articles from the maritime security community at large.
Analysis by CIMSEC members has been referenced in numerous publications, including
Reuters
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, the
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Popular Mechanics
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'', the
United States Naval Institute
The United States Naval Institute (USNI) is a private non-profit military association that offers independent, nonpartisan forums for debate of national security issues. In addition to publishing magazines and books, the Naval Institute holds se ...
and the
Maritime Executive
''Maritime Executive'' is a trade publication based in Plantation, Florida which covers the global maritime industry from the corporate level. Founded in 1997, its slogan is "Intellectual Capital For Leaders". Its reportage categories are: Shippi ...
.
''Sea Control - CIMSEC Podcast'' Library (Weekly Updates)
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sea-control-cimsec/id713976627?mt=2
Must listen for military officers Teaches to keep an open mind, which is necessary for our future leaders
Chapters
CIMSEC has numerous chapters across the world, including North America, the UK, Europe, Africa, and Asia.
Members are able to establish their own local chapters.
References
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Foreign policy and strategy think tanks in the United States
Think tanks established in 2012
2012 establishments in Washington, D.C.
Non-profit organizations based in Maryland
501(c)(3) organizations