Abbreviation CIMSEC Location Washington, D.C. | Formation 2012 President Scott Cheney-Peters | |
Motto To build a global community of professionals, academics, and forward thinkers from a variety of fields who wish to further international maritime peace and security through an exchange of ideas and the rigor of critical thought and writing. Type Public policy think tank | ||
The Center for International Maritime Security is a 501(c)3 non-partisan think tank incorporated as a non-profit in the state of Maryland. Formed in 2012, it has members and chapters in more than 30 countries. CIMSEC does not take organizational positions, acting as a discussion forum for ideas regarding international maritime security.
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History
CIMSEC was founded in 2012 by Scott Cheney-Peters, who also established the organization's first chapter in Washington, DC.
Publications and Products
In 2015 CIMSEC published its first compendium, "Private Military Contractors," featuring curated content from CIMSEC members.
Since its founding, CIMSEC has featured articles on its NextWar blog dealing with myriad issues surrounding international maritime security. CIMSEC actively solicits articles from the maritime security community at large.
Analysis by CIMSEC members has been referenced in numerous publications, including Reuters, the Center for New American Security, Popular Mechanics, and the United States Naval Institute.
Chapters
CIMSEC has numerous chapters across the world, including North America, Europe, Africa, and Asia. Members are able to establish their own local chapters.