At the Center for American Naval Intelligence and Security (CANIAS), our research spans a diverse range of critical topics designed to address the complex challenges facing U.S. naval security in the 21st century. Our primary focus areas include the strategic dynamics of Russia, Iran, and China, as well as the evolving patterns of global naval movements. Through in-depth analysis, we examine how these nations' naval capabilities and activities influence global maritime stability, national security, and U.S. defense strategy. Our research provides invaluable insights for policymakers, military leaders, and intelligence agencies in adapting to rapidly changing geopolitical realities.
Russia continues to expand its naval presence in the Arctic and other strategic regions, posing unique challenges to U.S. and NATO naval forces. CANIAS closely monitors Russia’s military modernization efforts, its growing fleet of advanced submarines, and its development of new naval tactics and technologies. Similarly, we focus on Iran’s naval activities in the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf, where its asymmetric naval strategies and capabilities have direct implications for global shipping routes and U.S. interests in the Middle East. Our research highlights Iran's efforts to leverage its small but potent naval forces, including missile boats and drones, as key elements of its regional influence.
In the Indo-Pacific, China’s rapidly expanding naval capabilities are a central area of focus at CANIAS. As China continues to assert its dominance in the South China Sea and beyond, we track its growing fleet of aircraft carriers, submarines, and surface combatants, assessing their implications for U.S. naval operations and international maritime law. Additionally, we examine the global naval movements of these nations and others, analyzing shifting alliances, strategic deployments, and the evolving balance of power at sea. Our research provides essential intelligence on how naval forces are shaping the global security environment, ensuring that U.S. naval strategy remains agile and responsive to emerging threats.
