Commander Kevin Duffy, U.S. Coast Guard (Retired)

CTF-153 should take lessons from previous counterpiracy task forces in the Gulf of Guinea and off Somalia to deal with the current Houthi threat.

If the Coast Guard’s value to the nation is truly its “global” character and mandate, then investment needs to be made to make the same a reality.

The maritime migrant situation in the Bay of Bengal is a humanitarian crisis. The United States must step up.

The Coast Guard needs a select group of commanders and captains with the right educational experience to write strategy for the mid-term horizon.

The persistence and prominence of piracy in this region will require new or redoubled efforts by the Sea Services.

The U.S. Navy and Coast Guard need a strategy to deal with mass migration by sea.

A claim of indispensabilty—even if true—is too abstract to convince citizens and stakeholders of the value of the Coast Guard. The service must tailor its message to each unique beneficiary ...