Claude Berube

Claude Berube is an Adjunct Professor at The Institute of World Politics (IWP) with dual affiliations as a retired Naval Academy Professor and retired U.S. Navy Reserve Intelligence Officer. He holds a PhD from the University of Leeds and has extensive experience in naval intelligence, political campaigns, and defense contracting. His research focuses on American government, naval strategy, and maritime security challenges.

• Education:
  • Ph.D., University of Leeds
  • M.A., Naval War College
  • M.A., Northeastern University
  • B.A., Saint Anselm College

His expertise spans naval history, intelligence analysis, and maritime terrorism. He authored/co-authored books on naval leadership (e.g., On Wide Seas), nuclear innovation (Rickover Uncensored), and congressional strategies. Berube taught courses on terrorism, naval warfare, and American government at the U.S. Naval Academy for two decades.

He served in key military roles including Deputy Director of Intelligence at Joint Task Force Guantanamo and deployments to the Persian Gulf. His fellowships include the Brookings Institution (2004) and Heritage Foundation (2010). He hosts the naval history podcast Preble Hall and leads Seaward Strategies LLC, a maritime consulting firm.

His grants and advisory work include roles as a national security fellow for Senator Susan Collins and team leadership at the Office of Naval Intelligence. His books address contemporary issues like modern piracy and maritime security market dynamics.