Author: Courtney Livingston
-
Beyond the Security Zone: Maritime Readiness in an Era of Emerging Capabilities
Over the coming months, federal, state, local, tribal, territorial, and private-sector partners will be carrying out one of the most complex domestic security efforts in modern history. The convergence of the 2026 FIFA World Cup games and the nation’s America 250 celebrations will bring millions of visitors, thousands of public events, and unprecedented demands on…
Written by
·
-
The Human Layer of Port Resilience
Earlier this year, I attended discussions focused on the future of ports, a topic that naturally centers on innovation, automation, infrastructure modernization, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies. Following that event, I wrote about what I believed was a missing component in many conversations surrounding the future of our nation’s ports: the human element. The discussions I…
Written by
·
-
Mission Success Starts with Command
The Complexity Behind the Response Search and rescue operations are often viewed through the lens of the visible response effort, where helicopters overhead, vessels conducting coordinated search patterns, active radio traffic, command posts, and the urgency surrounding an unfolding maritime incident become the defining image of the operation itself. What is far less visible however,…
Written by
·
-
What About the Other Shoe?
I’ve been pretty busy with work lately and haven’t had much time to sit down and write…(I know, I know, we’re all busy!). But between travel, meetings, courses, and the normal pace that comes with trying to build something meaningful, the days have moved quickly. I have a short break in my schedule this week…
Written by
·