Mark Montgomery

Mark Montgomery, a retired U.S. Navy rear admiral and senior director at FDD's Center on Cyber and Technology Innovation, dives into Venezuela’s shadow fleet operations. He explores the complexities of tracking these vessels and the implications of sanctions on global oil trade. The conversation highlights the critical role of cyber capabilities in contemporary warfare, while also discussing operational risks and the future state of the U.S. Navy, including debates around modern battleship proposals. Montgomery provides a thought-provoking analysis of maritime strategy and readiness.

Mark Montgomery, a retired rear admiral and strategic naval analyst, explains why the Strait of Hormuz has become a critical military flashpoint and what it would take to restore safe shipping. Daniel Turner, an energy industry expert and farmer, explores how fighting rattles oil, LNG, tankers, and insurance, and why markets jitter even without immediate shortages.

Mark Montgomery, retired U.S. Navy rear admiral and senior director at FDD, offers frontline perspective on the Iran conflict. He breaks down naval operations in the Strait of Hormuz. He digs into drone warfare, missile defense, radar vulnerabilities, and how Russia and Ukraine shape the fight. He also explains challenges of reopening maritime transit and life at sea.

Daniel Sirr, commentator on Scouting America’s cultural crossroads. Charles Shapiro, former U.S. ambassador and Cuba expert. Mark Montgomery, retired Rear Admiral and national security analyst. They discuss threats to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. strike goals and allied roles, Cuba’s blackout and political pressures, the SAVE Act’s congressional tug-of-war, and wildlife and habitat concerns on Florida’s Space Coast.

Mark Montgomery, retired Rear Admiral and national security leader, brings 32 years of Navy experience and policy work. He breaks down U.S.-Israeli strike objectives, sequencing and campaign rhythm. He analyzes risks to shipping, regional bases, and Gulf states. He assesses Iran’s options, proxy threats, and great power reactions in a rapidly shifting Middle East.

Jonathan Hessen, an Israel-based regional analyst on Iran, Lebanon, and proxy activity, and Mark Montgomery, a retired U.S. Navy rear admiral with expertise in naval operations and counter-UAS, break down military aims and tactics. They discuss threats to the Strait of Hormuz, mine and drone warfare, Israel’s objectives in Iran, regional militia dynamics, and how partners could supply counter-drone defenses.

Mark Montgomery, a retired U.S. Navy Rear Admiral and cyber strategy expert, discusses China's non-kinetic approach to potentially choking Taiwan's energy supplies without military action. He warns of devastating impacts on Taiwan’s grid and global chip production if LNG imports are disrupted. Meanwhile, Shahin Gobadi, a spokesman for the National Council of Resistance of Iran, reveals Iran's self-inflicted water crisis, tensions from power rationing, and the likelihood of citizen uprisings, pointing towards the necessity of internal regime change for lasting stability.

Mark Montgomery, retired U.S. Navy rear admiral and national security expert at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies. He breaks down the new National Defense Strategy: what it gets right and where it falls short. Topics include homeland and missile defense, China deterrence and cyber gaps, Europe and Russia risks, industrial base and acquisition reforms, and the controversial Golden Dome plan.

Mark Montgomery, Admiral and senior cyber and tech specialist, and Bradley Bowman, defense strategy and great‑power competition expert, break down the new National Defense Strategy. They debate defense funding, risks in cyber warfare like Volt Typhoon, U.S. posture on Taiwan and deterrence, messaging about allies and America’s interests, and implications for Ukraine, Israel, Korea, and hemispheric competition.

Retired U.S. Navy Rear Admiral Mark Montgomery, now a senior director at FDD’s Center on Cyber and Technology Innovation, shares insights on the complexities of the Maduro operation. He discusses the rare planning for long-range capture missions and the involvement of U.S. special forces. Montgomery highlights the operation's mixed motives, touching on issues like drug trafficking and energy leverage. He emphasizes the critical need for stabilization and legitimate elections in Venezuela while addressing regional impacts on China and the broader axis of aggressors.