After Trump's announcement of plans for a new class of Navy warships, Michael and @admiralstav.bsky.social discuss why concentrating power in giant ships may create dangerous vulnerabilities in the age of drones, missiles, and cyber warfare. Listen at the link below ⬇️

The Venezuela blockade is heating up—literally chasing tankers at sea. Spoke with CNN about the strategy, the risks, and what escalation could look like. youtu.be/lG-84PFMjZ4?...

The Unified Command Plan is the military’s closest equivalent to a constitution. Changing it reshapes power, accountability, and civilian control. My latest in @opinion.bloomberg.com explains why proposed revisions demand caution. www.bloomberg.com/opinion/arti...

Phew. What a game. Both teams did themselves proud. Just as you would expect.

I played varsity squash and tennis at Annapolis. Not much has changed since then. I freely admit the third most important sport at the Academy is in fact the football team. Go Navy beat Army.

When I was a youngster at the Naval Academy 52 years ago, Navy beat Army 51-0. Breaking that record seems like a worthy goal to attain this year. Go Navy. Beat Army.

We’re climbing the escalation ladder with Venezuela. Next rung? Possibly strikes ashore. My discussion on @cnn.com International with @jimsciutto.bsky.social last night. youtu.be/T6JOSR0V-Ss

Whether your support this seizure or not, you have to admire the pure competence of US Coast Guard. They are world-wide deployable, go into combat with US Navy, and still rescue boaters on Memorial Day. My interview on @cnn.com with Kate Bolduan this a.m. youtu.be/XMISVv4qZpk

Michael and @admiralstav.bsky.social break down the intensifying debate over the U.S. boat strike and reactions to the New York Times’ startling “Overmatch” report, which warns that America could be vulnerable in a future conflict with China. Listen at the link below ⬇️

Many Democrats call it a war crime. Many Republicans say "nothing to see here." Congress must fully investigate the Caribbean "double-tap" strike. Here are some reasons why. www.bloomberg.com/opinion/arti...

The military follows the Law of Armed Conflict for a reason.With @profgalloway.com & @jessicatarlov.bsky.social I discuss how decisions like the drug boat strike are normally made, why this one looks different & why Congressional oversight is now essential. youtu.be/lwNhxM4nyPM?... via @YouTube

I joined @smerconish.bsky.social @cnn.com discussing legal & moral questions surrounding the reported killing of 2 suspected drug runners at sea & and why the laws of war, intelligence value & basic military standards still matter.We need transparency + a real investigation. youtu.be/GRNGNZuh0pc?...

On @cnn.com with Kate Bolduan. What is the strategy re Venezuela? youtu.be/QjWlxO2ou_w

My latest in @opinion.bloomberg.com www.bloomberg.com/opinion/arti...

What's Putin's strategy in ongoing talks re Ukraine? On @cnn.com with Wolf Blitzer today. youtu.be/ZDZe0ttvaug?...

On @cnn.com with Anderson Cooper tonight talking about the growing controversy about the September 2nd strikes on a alleged drug boat off Venezuela. Will we ever know the truth? youtu.be/dp8EFnj5y0k

On @cnn.com with @katebolduan.bsky.social discussing controversial strikes on alleged drug boats and upcoming White House meeting on Venezuelan options. youtu.be/JtzVzUCLW2U?...

Discussing Venezuela developments with Jessica Dean on @cnn.com youtu.be/-w3bikHH0Dk

Discussing reports that U.S. forces were ordered to fire on survivors of the initial drug boat attacks. youtu.be/llYb4djBPj8

On @cnn.com with Sara Sidner this morning discussing Venezuela and Ukraine. youtu.be/LFMT1hD8uoA

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On @cnn.com with @kasie.bsky.social discussing Ukraine-Russia youtu.be/TiLG-LN6QqA

Discussing reports of a possible Ukraine peace plan breakthrough on CNN International today. youtu.be/7XpCX7xueRs

Real wisdom and clarity here from @markhertling.bsky.social

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On @cnn.com today discussing movement about possible peace talks re Ukraine & Russia -- and the selling of F-35s to Saudi Arabia. youtu.be/kztHnT1BPDo

Looking forward to reading former Rep. Steve Israel's @repsteveisrael.bsky.social novel "The Einstein Conspiracy" out today. amzn.to/4816qH9

Does the President need to be clear on what the objective is in Venezulea? youtu.be/-CDG1b3sHvI

My guess is you are going to add a ballroom to the Smerconish studios. @smerconish.bsky.social

Are land strikes on Venezuela likely? My conversation this morning with Kate Bolduan on @cnn.com youtu.be/jpu1aomk5cw?...

Piracy may feel like a relic of the past, but the resurgence off Somalia is real. My latest in @opinion.bloomberg.com www.bloomberg.com/opinion/arti...

Completing a transit only slightly speedier than the Nina, Pinta and Santa Maria... wapo.st/4nVu1it

On @cnn.com with @kasie.bsky.social discussing reports that the UK is withholding intelligence from the US due to concerns over strikes on suspected drug boats. youtu.be/uH5M2QMAhOA

In this Veterans Day conversation, @admiralstav.bsky.social joins Michael to reflect on service, sacrifice, and leadership — from surviving the 9/11 attack on the Pentagon to commanding U.S. forces around the world. Listen to the #podcast here 🎧➡️ loom.ly/7l3hQnE

On @CNN International with @jimsciutto.bsky.social tonight discussing Russia and Ukraine. youtu.be/x-SwyV-lbGM

Admiral James Stavridis on Trump Admin Recent Attacks on Drug Dealer Boats koacolorado.iheart.com/featured/ros...

What is the significance of China deploying a new aircraft carrier? youtu.be/2CuP3kst940

Clearly, the right thing to do and good to see the bipartisan support www.schiff.senate.gov/news/press-r...

A great heart sails on. His spirit lives on in son David and his namesake destroyer. Sail proud, Mr Secretary! wapo.st/3Jl0ocj

I am getting a lot of questions about the movie “A House of Dynamite." This seems to be a pretty good summary of what the movie gets right and wrong. @defenseone.bsky.social www.defenseone.com/ideas/2025/1...

I see a 70% chance of U.S. strikes on Venezuela. My discussiong this morning on @cnn.com with Kate Bolduan. youtu.be/tiafpG6DFOY

For five years, I have advocated for a US Cyber Force. We created a Space Force to address a unique and dangerous theater of war. Same is true for Cyber. We need to get this done.

My latest in @opinion.bloomberg.com www.bloomberg.com/opinion/arti...

An overly ambitious goal from Russians whose fleet has come in a distant second to Ukraine -- and Kyiv doesn't even have an official Navy.

On @cnn.com News Central this morning with Kate Bolduan discussing Venezuela. youtu.be/YzNRkQnDHaM

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