The Center for International Maritime Security (CIMSEC) is a 501(c)3 non-partisan non-profit that was formed in 2012 and publishes reader-submitted content on international maritime security and naval affairs. CIMSEC does not take official organizational positions and encourages a broad range of perspectives to strengthen our understanding of the challenges and opportunities in the maritime domain.

Mission

To build a global community of professionals, academics, and forward thinkers from a variety of fields who wish to further international maritime peace and security through an exchange of ideas and the rigor of critical thought and writing.

CIMSEC pursues this mission by publishing articles, podcasts, and content initiatives. CIMSEC also collaborates with similarly motivated organizations and forges connections between interested individuals.

The ‘I’ is for International. CIMSEC has no physical location. There is no office or headquarters, just dedicated volunteers from many backgrounds. If you are writing, speaking on or listening to one of our podcasts, attending one of our events, or  reading our articles, CIMSEC is you.

The interconnected nature of the maritime domain demands that CIMSEC create a broadly accessible platform that welcomes many perspectives. It implies our shared dependence on and responsibility for the maritime domain. Welcoming new perspectives is a core principle of how we build our teams, work together, and create a global forum to foster the discussion on securing the seas.

Would you like to contribute to CIMSEC? See our Write for CIMSEC page and inquire about volunteer opportunities to Content@cimsec.org.