Michael has numerous publications on maritime security and governance, including threat assessments, regional and thematic reports, policy briefs, and open editorials. The variety of publication formats has allowed him to reach audiences across a wide array of industries around the globe. If you’re interested in having Michael as a speaker, moderator, or consultant, get in touch.
GREY LITERATURE AND WHITE PAPERS
- Black Sea Synergy: A Holistic Approach to Maritime Security. Published by Europeum Institute of European Policy. 2022. Michael van Ginkel.
- Black Sea Security: How Have Stakeholders Improved on Maritime Domain Awareness? Published by Institute of Foreign Affairs and Trade. 2022. Michael van Ginkel, Martin Sokolov, Barış Hasan, and Tinatin Khidasheli.
- Addressing Maritime Security in Southeast Asia. Published by Stable Seas, One Earth Future. 2021. Michael van Ginkel, Jay Benson, Curtis Bell, Lydelle Joubert, Maisie Pigeon, and Meghan Curran.
- Violence at Sea: How Terrorists, Insurgents, and Other Extremists Exploit the Maritime Domain. Published by Stable Seas, One Earth Future. 2020. Christopher Faulkner, Curtis Bell, Meghan Curran, Tyler Lycan, Jay Benson, and Michael van Ginkel.
- Stable Seas: Bay of Bengal. Published by Stable Seas, One Earth Future. 2020. Jay Benson, Curtis Bell, Lydelle Joubert, Maisie Pigeon, Asyura Salleh, Gayathri Iyer, M. J. Rahman, M. A. Wahab, and Michael van Ginkel.
- BARMM Blue Economy: Policy Proposals for the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. Published by Stable Seas, One Earth Future. 2020. Michael van Ginkel.
- A Collaborative Approach to Improving Maritime Security in the Bay of Bengal. Published by Stable Seas. 2020. Michael van Ginkel, Jay Benson, Curtis Bell, Lydelle Joubert, Maisie Pigeon, and Meghan Curran.
- Challenges and Solutions for Maritime Security in the Indian Ocean. Published by Stable Seas. 2020. Michael van Ginkel, Jay Benson, Curtis Bell, Lydelle Joubert, Maisie Pigeon, and Meghan Curran.
- A Pathway to Policy Change: Improving Philippine Fisheries, Blue Economy, and Maritime Law Enforcement in the Sulu and Celebes Seas. Published by Stable Seas, One Earth Future. 2019. Michael van Ginkel.
FEATURED WORK
Seaport Threat Factors in Georgia
Georgia’s major seaports form a vital link in the transit of commerce via the Black Sea. The role of seaports as critical nodes, however, has also drawn the attention of malign state and non-states…
Russia’s Invasion Of Ukraine: What Does Russia Stand To Gain Through Its Maritime Operations?
Russia’s recent military operations against Ukraine have expanded its control over critical Sea Lanes of Communication (SLOC) in the Black Sea…
Opioid Smuggling In The Black Sea – Analysis
In January 2021, authorities in Ukraine intercepted 1.1 tons of heroin, valued at $81 million, that had entered the country through the Black Sea…
Black Sea Security: How Have Stakeholders Improved on Maritime Domain Awareness?
In the 4:1 series of the Institute for Foreign Affairs and Trade, four experts give a short answer to the same question concerning international politics and economics…..
POPULAR WRITING AND EDITORIALS
- Guarding the Blue Frontier: Tackling Non-Traditional Threats in the Maritime Domain. Interview published by the Saint-Pierre Center for International Security. 2025. Michael van Ginkel, Xiaoyue Sun.
- Seaport Threat Factors in Georgia. Published by the Middle East Institute. 2022. Michael van Ginkel.
- Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine: What Does Russia Stand to Gain Through Its Maritime Operations? Published by Eurasian Review. 2022. Michael van Ginkel.
- Hungary’s Stake in Black Sea Security. Published by Index. 2022. Michael van Ginkel.
- Opioid Smuggling in the Black Sea. Published by Eurasian Review. 2022. Michael van Ginkel.
- Reconciling the Hungarian-Ukrainian Schism. Published by Real Clear Defense. 2021. Michael van Ginkel, Balázs Tárnok.
- Moving Forward: Japan’s Maritime Policy Trajectory in the Philippines. Published by Analyzing War. 2021. Michael van Ginkel.
- Deconstructing Abu Sayyaf’s Resilience to Counter-Insurgency Operations. Published by The Diplomat. 2021. Michael van Ginkel.
- Countering Maritime Drug Trafficking in Bangladesh’s Coastal Waters. Published by Stable Seas. 2020. Michael van Ginkel.
- A South Pacific Island-Led Approach to Regional Maritime Security. Published by Center for International Maritime Security. 2020. Michael van Ginkel.
- Thailand’s Deep South Insurgencies: Exploiting the Maritime Domain. Published by The Diplomat. 2020. Michael van Ginkel.
- Using Geospatial Data to Improve Maritime Domain Awareness in the Sulu and Celebes Seas. Published by Center for International Maritime Security. 2020. Michael van Ginkel.
- Tamil Sea Tigers: Exploiting the Maritime Domain. Published by Stable Seas. 2020. Michael van Ginkel.
- Engaging with Local Stakeholders to Improve Maritime Security and Governance. Published by Modern Diplomacy. 2020. Michael van Ginkel.
- Community Engagement: Improving Maritime Domain Awareness in the Bay of Bengal. Published by Stable Seas. 2020. Michael van Ginkel.
- How a Myanmar Coast Guard Will Contribute to Coastal Stability. Published by The Diplomat. 2020. Michael van Ginkel.
- The Future of Philippine Maritime Enforcement. Published by ASEAN Post. 2019. Michael van Ginkel.
- Deterrence and Inclusivity in the South China Sea. Published by Global Politics Magazine. 2019. Michael van Ginkel.
- An Advisory Capacity: The Wider Ramifications of Security Force Assistance Brigades in Afghanistan. Published by Small Wars Journal. 2019. Michael van Ginkel.
- Into the Mountains: Alexander’s Thracian Campaign. Published by Ancient Warfare Magazine. 2018. Michael van Ginkel.