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Michael specializes in translating research into actionable policy advice for civilian and military stakeholders. He has extensive experience publishing, lecturing, and presenting on North American, Eurasian, and Indo-Pacific security issues to civilian and military stakeholders.
His work includes recommending policy, assessing lessons learned, developing best practices, and undertaking technical research. During consultancy, he works closely with clients to ensure they have a thorough knowledge and understanding of the strategic and political context of their projects.
His broad range of past partners and funders includes international organizations, think tanks, and government agencies. His experience working for a diverse audience range allows him to adapt consultancy content to address specific client needs. Reach out below to set up a consultation.
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Michael welcomes inquiries for consultancy requests, media interviews, or speaking engagements in his areas of expertise. Regional expertise is on Europe (Black Sea, Baltic Sea, Mediterranean Sea, North Sea) and Asia (South China Sea, East China Sea, Sulu Sea, Celebes Sea, Bay of Bengal, Sea of Japan). Thematic expertise includes the following:
Maritime Security & Governance: Maritime security, strategy, law of the sea, capacity building
Maritime Domain Awareness: Information sharing, new technologies, interoperability
Maritime Law Enforcement: Coast guard operations, law enforcement interoperability, naval engagement
Blue Crimes: Piracy and armed robbery, IUU fishing, illicit trade, marine pollution
Grey-Zone Activities: Dark fleets, sanction evasion, hybrid warfare, lawfare, civilian militia
The maritime domain is an integral part of regional security architectures. A deep understanding of the maritime dimension is needed to efficiently and effectively address emerging threats.
