Charlotte Kleberg
@charlottekl.bsky.social
Maritime researcher & ship enthusiast. Board & advisory roles in the RoRo shipping sector. Associate Fellow at the RNSSC & Council on Geostrategy. Views are my own.
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🌊 ‘As the #maritime security landscape evolves, navies must deepen their understanding of commercial shipping’s critical role in global security and the economy,’ argues Charlotte Kleberg, our Associate Fellow, in a new article
#Broadside
#Broadside
Navies and commercial shipping: Bridging the knowledge gap
Maritime security relies on the combined strength of both naval and commercial capabilities
www.thebroadside.org.uk
In this piece for The Broadside I discuss the need to bridge the knowledge gap between navies and commercial shipping. Recent events, including attacks on shipping, highlight the vulnerability of the system and the critical role navies play in protecting it.
#shipping #Broadside #maritime
#shipping #Broadside #maritime
Reposted by Charlotte Kleberg
On Friday, we hosted the second #MaritimeLeadersProgramme event!
🗣️ We were delighted to be joined by Chris Chant, MoD, Lt Cdr David Carter, Royal Navy, Eric Ebeling, American Roll-On Roll-Off Carrier, @salisbot.bsky.social, our Research Fellow and @charlottekl.bsky.social, our Associate Fellow
🗣️ We were delighted to be joined by Chris Chant, MoD, Lt Cdr David Carter, Royal Navy, Eric Ebeling, American Roll-On Roll-Off Carrier, @salisbot.bsky.social, our Research Fellow and @charlottekl.bsky.social, our Associate Fellow
June 17, 2025 at 1:53 PM
On Friday, we hosted the second #MaritimeLeadersProgramme event!
🗣️ We were delighted to be joined by Chris Chant, MoD, Lt Cdr David Carter, Royal Navy, Eric Ebeling, American Roll-On Roll-Off Carrier, @salisbot.bsky.social, our Research Fellow and @charlottekl.bsky.social, our Associate Fellow
🗣️ We were delighted to be joined by Chris Chant, MoD, Lt Cdr David Carter, Royal Navy, Eric Ebeling, American Roll-On Roll-Off Carrier, @salisbot.bsky.social, our Research Fellow and @charlottekl.bsky.social, our Associate Fellow
Reposted by Charlotte Kleberg
🔗 ‘Treating civilian infrastructure and assets as essential actors in the military logistics chain will bolster NATO’s ability to conduct logistics at the scale required in conflict,’ write @willfreer.bsky.social and @charlottekl.bsky.social in a new #Memorandum
#BritainsWorld
#BritainsWorld
‘Are we there yet?’: The return of contested logistics
The Memorandum | No. 25.2025
www.britainsworld.org.uk
July 1, 2025 at 12:07 PM
🔗 ‘Treating civilian infrastructure and assets as essential actors in the military logistics chain will bolster NATO’s ability to conduct logistics at the scale required in conflict,’ write @willfreer.bsky.social and @charlottekl.bsky.social in a new #Memorandum
#BritainsWorld
#BritainsWorld
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‘The sale of these relatively new ships, and the capability gap it will leave, highlights a wider planning problem in defence,’ writes @charlottekl.bsky.social, our Associate Fellow
#BigAsk #BritainsWorld
#BigAsk #BritainsWorld
Is Britain right to sacrifice capability today for ‘jam’ tomorrow?
The Big Ask | No. 15.2025
www.britainsworld.org.uk
April 11, 2025 at 11:11 AM
‘The sale of these relatively new ships, and the capability gap it will leave, highlights a wider planning problem in defence,’ writes @charlottekl.bsky.social, our Associate Fellow
#BigAsk #BritainsWorld
#BigAsk #BritainsWorld
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Is 🇬🇧 right to sacrifice capability today for ‘jam’ tomorrow?
We asked 5 experts in today's #BigAsk
✍️ @charlottekl.bsky.social, @tomsharpe.bsky.social, @willfreer.bsky.social, @blagdendavid.bsky.social, @salisbot.bsky.social
#BritainsWorld
We asked 5 experts in today's #BigAsk
✍️ @charlottekl.bsky.social, @tomsharpe.bsky.social, @willfreer.bsky.social, @blagdendavid.bsky.social, @salisbot.bsky.social
#BritainsWorld
Is Britain right to sacrifice capability today for ‘jam’ tomorrow?
The Big Ask | No. 15.2025
www.britainsworld.org.uk
April 11, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Is 🇬🇧 right to sacrifice capability today for ‘jam’ tomorrow?
We asked 5 experts in today's #BigAsk
✍️ @charlottekl.bsky.social, @tomsharpe.bsky.social, @willfreer.bsky.social, @blagdendavid.bsky.social, @salisbot.bsky.social
#BritainsWorld
We asked 5 experts in today's #BigAsk
✍️ @charlottekl.bsky.social, @tomsharpe.bsky.social, @willfreer.bsky.social, @blagdendavid.bsky.social, @salisbot.bsky.social
#BritainsWorld
Reposted by Charlotte Kleberg
For our first article in The Broadside, we are delighted to have this excellent piece from @charlottekl.bsky.social - showing the importance of commercial shipping for maritime security
🌊 ‘As the #maritime security landscape evolves, navies must deepen their understanding of commercial shipping’s critical role in global security and the economy,’ argues Charlotte Kleberg, our Associate Fellow, in a new article
#Broadside
#Broadside
Navies and commercial shipping: Bridging the knowledge gap
Maritime security relies on the combined strength of both naval and commercial capabilities
www.thebroadside.org.uk
April 8, 2025 at 1:55 PM
For our first article in The Broadside, we are delighted to have this excellent piece from @charlottekl.bsky.social - showing the importance of commercial shipping for maritime security
In this piece for The Broadside I discuss the need to bridge the knowledge gap between navies and commercial shipping. Recent events, including attacks on shipping, highlight the vulnerability of the system and the critical role navies play in protecting it.
#shipping #Broadside #maritime
#shipping #Broadside #maritime
🌊 ‘As the #maritime security landscape evolves, navies must deepen their understanding of commercial shipping’s critical role in global security and the economy,’ argues Charlotte Kleberg, our Associate Fellow, in a new article
#Broadside
#Broadside
Navies and commercial shipping: Bridging the knowledge gap
Maritime security relies on the combined strength of both naval and commercial capabilities
www.thebroadside.org.uk
April 8, 2025 at 12:47 PM
In this piece for The Broadside I discuss the need to bridge the knowledge gap between navies and commercial shipping. Recent events, including attacks on shipping, highlight the vulnerability of the system and the critical role navies play in protecting it.
#shipping #Broadside #maritime
#shipping #Broadside #maritime
Reposted by Charlotte Kleberg
can't wait to see the retaliation to the retaliation to the retaliation against the retaliatory tariffs
April 7, 2025 at 8:53 PM
can't wait to see the retaliation to the retaliation to the retaliation against the retaliatory tariffs
Reposted by Charlotte Kleberg
Don’t forget to enter the First Sea Lord’s Essay Competition 2025!
Winners will receive in-person invitations to the First Sea Lord’s Sea Power Conference 2025 and a prize presented by the First Sea Lord!
Find out more here 👉 www.geostrategy.org.uk/first-sea-lo...
Winners will receive in-person invitations to the First Sea Lord’s Sea Power Conference 2025 and a prize presented by the First Sea Lord!
Find out more here 👉 www.geostrategy.org.uk/first-sea-lo...
April 7, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Don’t forget to enter the First Sea Lord’s Essay Competition 2025!
Winners will receive in-person invitations to the First Sea Lord’s Sea Power Conference 2025 and a prize presented by the First Sea Lord!
Find out more here 👉 www.geostrategy.org.uk/first-sea-lo...
Winners will receive in-person invitations to the First Sea Lord’s Sea Power Conference 2025 and a prize presented by the First Sea Lord!
Find out more here 👉 www.geostrategy.org.uk/first-sea-lo...
Very exciting launch today! I’ll contribute with an article this week discussing ideas for strengthening the relationship between the Royal Navy and the commercial shipping sector
🌊 Introducing The #Broadside – Your new hub for maritime expertise ⚓
We bring you leading #maritime analysis from 🇬🇧 and around the globe. Stay ahead with expert insights on the most pressing issues.
Read @salisbot.bsky.social in the first edition now 👇
We bring you leading #maritime analysis from 🇬🇧 and around the globe. Stay ahead with expert insights on the most pressing issues.
Read @salisbot.bsky.social in the first edition now 👇
Welcome to The Broadside!
Introducing the new home for maritime thought
www.thebroadside.org.uk
April 7, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Very exciting launch today! I’ll contribute with an article this week discussing ideas for strengthening the relationship between the Royal Navy and the commercial shipping sector
Reposted by Charlotte Kleberg
🌊 Introducing The #Broadside – Your new hub for maritime expertise ⚓
We bring you leading #maritime analysis from 🇬🇧 and around the globe. Stay ahead with expert insights on the most pressing issues.
Read @salisbot.bsky.social in the first edition now 👇
We bring you leading #maritime analysis from 🇬🇧 and around the globe. Stay ahead with expert insights on the most pressing issues.
Read @salisbot.bsky.social in the first edition now 👇
Welcome to The Broadside!
Introducing the new home for maritime thought
www.thebroadside.org.uk
April 7, 2025 at 11:58 AM
🌊 Introducing The #Broadside – Your new hub for maritime expertise ⚓
We bring you leading #maritime analysis from 🇬🇧 and around the globe. Stay ahead with expert insights on the most pressing issues.
Read @salisbot.bsky.social in the first edition now 👇
We bring you leading #maritime analysis from 🇬🇧 and around the globe. Stay ahead with expert insights on the most pressing issues.
Read @salisbot.bsky.social in the first edition now 👇
Reposted by Charlotte Kleberg
Delighted to announce that my naval nerdery has peaked! I am now the Editor of our brand new maritime publication...
⚓️The Broadside⚓️
We're launching on Monday, with a stack of excellent articles lined up already. Subscribe for free below so you don't miss out!
www.thebroadside.org.uk
⚓️The Broadside⚓️
We're launching on Monday, with a stack of excellent articles lined up already. Subscribe for free below so you don't miss out!
www.thebroadside.org.uk
The Broadside | Substack
Maritime affairs in the 21st century. Click to read The Broadside, a Substack publication. Launched 9 days ago.
www.thebroadside.org.uk
April 4, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Delighted to announce that my naval nerdery has peaked! I am now the Editor of our brand new maritime publication...
⚓️The Broadside⚓️
We're launching on Monday, with a stack of excellent articles lined up already. Subscribe for free below so you don't miss out!
www.thebroadside.org.uk
⚓️The Broadside⚓️
We're launching on Monday, with a stack of excellent articles lined up already. Subscribe for free below so you don't miss out!
www.thebroadside.org.uk
A short piece discussing the challenges of reinforcement in the Baltic from a Swedish perspective - highlighting the dependence on and the need for close collaboration with commercial logistics providers (including the shipping community) in securing critical supply chains
⚓ ‘In the Baltic Sea region, a deteriorating security environment ... threatens freedom of navigation, critical supply chains and infrastructure, with significant implications for allied reinforcement,’ writes @charlottekl.bsky.social, our Associate Fellow, in a new #Memorandum
#BritainsWorld
#BritainsWorld
Reinforcing the Baltic: A Swedish perspective
The Memorandum | No. 11.2025
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March 24, 2025 at 12:29 PM
A short piece discussing the challenges of reinforcement in the Baltic from a Swedish perspective - highlighting the dependence on and the need for close collaboration with commercial logistics providers (including the shipping community) in securing critical supply chains
Reposted by Charlotte Kleberg
Notes to the New Administration Week - It is Time for a New Maritime Strategy
Most Americans are aware of the Navy's troubles of the last decade. The new administration must implement a maritime strategy akin to the famous Maritime Strategy of the 1980s.
cimsec.org/it-is-time-f...
Most Americans are aware of the Navy's troubles of the last decade. The new administration must implement a maritime strategy akin to the famous Maritime Strategy of the 1980s.
cimsec.org/it-is-time-f...
It is Time for a New Maritime Strategy | Center for International Maritime Security
cimsec.org
January 31, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Notes to the New Administration Week - It is Time for a New Maritime Strategy
Most Americans are aware of the Navy's troubles of the last decade. The new administration must implement a maritime strategy akin to the famous Maritime Strategy of the 1980s.
cimsec.org/it-is-time-f...
Most Americans are aware of the Navy's troubles of the last decade. The new administration must implement a maritime strategy akin to the famous Maritime Strategy of the 1980s.
cimsec.org/it-is-time-f...
Reposted by Charlotte Kleberg
Did you catch the first #BigAsk of 2025?
🌍 Which geopolitical trends will dominate in 2025? 🌍
We asked 11 experts for their take 👇
#BritainsWorld
🌍 Which geopolitical trends will dominate in 2025? 🌍
We asked 11 experts for their take 👇
#BritainsWorld
Which geopolitical trends will dominate in 2025?
The Big Ask | No. 01.2025
www.britainsworld.org.uk
January 3, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Did you catch the first #BigAsk of 2025?
🌍 Which geopolitical trends will dominate in 2025? 🌍
We asked 11 experts for their take 👇
#BritainsWorld
🌍 Which geopolitical trends will dominate in 2025? 🌍
We asked 11 experts for their take 👇
#BritainsWorld
Reposted by Charlotte Kleberg
⛴️ ‘As #maritime issues take centre stage, nations will face tough decisions about protecting critical infrastructure and supply chains with limited resources,’ writes Charlotte Kleberg, our Associate Fellow
#BritainsWorld #BigAsk
#BritainsWorld #BigAsk
Which geopolitical trends will dominate in 2025?
The Big Ask | No. 01.2025
www.britainsworld.org.uk
January 3, 2025 at 1:00 PM
⛴️ ‘As #maritime issues take centre stage, nations will face tough decisions about protecting critical infrastructure and supply chains with limited resources,’ writes Charlotte Kleberg, our Associate Fellow
#BritainsWorld #BigAsk
#BritainsWorld #BigAsk
Great to work with William Freer on this short piece for @congeostrategy.bsky.social on this important issue. The failure to establish the level of sea control needed to safeguard shipping challenges one of the fundamental purposes of navies – protecting seagoing trade.
Protecting trade in contested waters
The Memorandum | No. 26.2024
www.britainsworld.org.uk
December 23, 2024 at 11:49 AM
Great to work with William Freer on this short piece for @congeostrategy.bsky.social on this important issue. The failure to establish the level of sea control needed to safeguard shipping challenges one of the fundamental purposes of navies – protecting seagoing trade.
Really enjoyed writing this with my colleague Stuart! @rand.org
UK Fleet Air Arm Centenary: Looking Ahead to the Next 100 Years
The UK's Fleet Air Arm faces challenges in carrier strike capabilities due to evolving defense needs. Its future will depend on its ability to innovate and showcase its expertise in surveillance, elec...
www.rand.org
December 19, 2024 at 9:17 PM
Really enjoyed writing this with my colleague Stuart! @rand.org
Reposted by Charlotte Kleberg
🚨 Apply for the Maritime Leaders' Programme now 🚨
Get mentorship from #RoyalNavy representatives, Whitehall officials, top academics, and industry experts to kick-start your career in #maritime affairs.
Apply today 👉 geostrategy.org.uk/sea-power-la...
Sponsored by Wallenius Lines
Get mentorship from #RoyalNavy representatives, Whitehall officials, top academics, and industry experts to kick-start your career in #maritime affairs.
Apply today 👉 geostrategy.org.uk/sea-power-la...
Sponsored by Wallenius Lines
December 16, 2024 at 9:34 AM
🚨 Apply for the Maritime Leaders' Programme now 🚨
Get mentorship from #RoyalNavy representatives, Whitehall officials, top academics, and industry experts to kick-start your career in #maritime affairs.
Apply today 👉 geostrategy.org.uk/sea-power-la...
Sponsored by Wallenius Lines
Get mentorship from #RoyalNavy representatives, Whitehall officials, top academics, and industry experts to kick-start your career in #maritime affairs.
Apply today 👉 geostrategy.org.uk/sea-power-la...
Sponsored by Wallenius Lines
This is a fantastic opportunity for future maritime leaders! Looking forward to working on this exciting project in 2025.
🚨 The Maritime Leaders' Programme is open for applications! 🚨
Gain mentorship from #RoyalNavy representatives, Whitehall officials, top academics, and industry leaders to accelerate your career in #maritime affairs
Apply now 👉 www.geostrategy.org.uk/sea-power-la...
Sponsored by Wallenius Lines
Gain mentorship from #RoyalNavy representatives, Whitehall officials, top academics, and industry leaders to accelerate your career in #maritime affairs
Apply now 👉 www.geostrategy.org.uk/sea-power-la...
Sponsored by Wallenius Lines
December 13, 2024 at 5:05 PM
This is a fantastic opportunity for future maritime leaders! Looking forward to working on this exciting project in 2025.
Reposted by Charlotte Kleberg
Any young folks with a connection to the maritime out there - why not apply to our new programme?
(And to my fellow olds, please share with anyone you think might be interested...)
Mentoring! Networking! Writing! And... ships! ⚓️💙🇬🇧
(And to my fellow olds, please share with anyone you think might be interested...)
Mentoring! Networking! Writing! And... ships! ⚓️💙🇬🇧
🚨 The Maritime Leaders' Programme is open for applications! 🚨
Gain mentorship from #RoyalNavy representatives, Whitehall officials, top academics, and industry leaders to accelerate your career in #maritime affairs
Apply now 👉 www.geostrategy.org.uk/sea-power-la...
Sponsored by Wallenius Lines
Gain mentorship from #RoyalNavy representatives, Whitehall officials, top academics, and industry leaders to accelerate your career in #maritime affairs
Apply now 👉 www.geostrategy.org.uk/sea-power-la...
Sponsored by Wallenius Lines
December 13, 2024 at 4:55 PM
Any young folks with a connection to the maritime out there - why not apply to our new programme?
(And to my fellow olds, please share with anyone you think might be interested...)
Mentoring! Networking! Writing! And... ships! ⚓️💙🇬🇧
(And to my fellow olds, please share with anyone you think might be interested...)
Mentoring! Networking! Writing! And... ships! ⚓️💙🇬🇧
Reposted by Charlotte Kleberg
Today we hosted a #SeaPowerSeries event at The In and Out Naval and Military Club.
We were delighted to be joined by R. Adm. Luc Reynal, Defence Attaché, Embassy of France, to discuss the challenges and opportunities for coordinating naval deployments in the #IndoPacific.
We were delighted to be joined by R. Adm. Luc Reynal, Defence Attaché, Embassy of France, to discuss the challenges and opportunities for coordinating naval deployments in the #IndoPacific.
December 10, 2024 at 3:00 PM
Today we hosted a #SeaPowerSeries event at The In and Out Naval and Military Club.
We were delighted to be joined by R. Adm. Luc Reynal, Defence Attaché, Embassy of France, to discuss the challenges and opportunities for coordinating naval deployments in the #IndoPacific.
We were delighted to be joined by R. Adm. Luc Reynal, Defence Attaché, Embassy of France, to discuss the challenges and opportunities for coordinating naval deployments in the #IndoPacific.
Great discussions as always!
Yesterday, we hosted a #GeostrategyForum at The In and Out Club Military and Naval Club
We were delighted to be joined by Damian Parmenter CBE, Director General AUKUS, to discuss the successes of #AUKUS to date and the future challenges facing the agreement 🌏
We were delighted to be joined by Damian Parmenter CBE, Director General AUKUS, to discuss the successes of #AUKUS to date and the future challenges facing the agreement 🌏
December 12, 2024 at 11:49 AM
Great discussions as always!
Reposted by Charlotte Kleberg
Yesterday, we hosted a #GeostrategyForum at The In and Out Club Military and Naval Club
We were delighted to be joined by Damian Parmenter CBE, Director General AUKUS, to discuss the successes of #AUKUS to date and the future challenges facing the agreement 🌏
We were delighted to be joined by Damian Parmenter CBE, Director General AUKUS, to discuss the successes of #AUKUS to date and the future challenges facing the agreement 🌏
December 12, 2024 at 10:01 AM
Yesterday, we hosted a #GeostrategyForum at The In and Out Club Military and Naval Club
We were delighted to be joined by Damian Parmenter CBE, Director General AUKUS, to discuss the successes of #AUKUS to date and the future challenges facing the agreement 🌏
We were delighted to be joined by Damian Parmenter CBE, Director General AUKUS, to discuss the successes of #AUKUS to date and the future challenges facing the agreement 🌏
Reposted by Charlotte Kleberg
Capt Will King hands over command of @HMSQNLZ to Capt Claire Thompson, the first female RN aircraft carrier CO.
December 10, 2024 at 2:42 PM
Capt Will King hands over command of @HMSQNLZ to Capt Claire Thompson, the first female RN aircraft carrier CO.
Reposted by Charlotte Kleberg
It's out!
@atlanticcouncil.bsky.social's new report on the shadow fleet.
The immediate and long-term harm caused by it, and suggestions for how it can be (partially) curtailed.
Part of the Council's Maritime Threats initiative
www.atlanticcouncil.org/in-depth-res.... No paywall.
@atlanticcouncil.bsky.social's new report on the shadow fleet.
The immediate and long-term harm caused by it, and suggestions for how it can be (partially) curtailed.
Part of the Council's Maritime Threats initiative
www.atlanticcouncil.org/in-depth-res.... No paywall.
The threats posed by the global shadow fleet—and how to stop it
Today, the shadow fleet’s size means it poses immediate risks to crews, coastal states, vessels, and to the maritime environment.
www.atlanticcouncil.org
December 7, 2024 at 10:48 AM
It's out!
@atlanticcouncil.bsky.social's new report on the shadow fleet.
The immediate and long-term harm caused by it, and suggestions for how it can be (partially) curtailed.
Part of the Council's Maritime Threats initiative
www.atlanticcouncil.org/in-depth-res.... No paywall.
@atlanticcouncil.bsky.social's new report on the shadow fleet.
The immediate and long-term harm caused by it, and suggestions for how it can be (partially) curtailed.
Part of the Council's Maritime Threats initiative
www.atlanticcouncil.org/in-depth-res.... No paywall.