Lee Willett is an independent analyst on defense and security matters, specializing in naval and maritime issues. Based in London, Dr. Willett has 25 years’ experience working across the academic, independent, and media sectors: he spent 13 years at the RUSI think-tank, including running the maritime studies program; and he spent four years at Janes, as editor of Janes Navy International. He has spent time at sea onboard: U.K. Royal Navy ships and submarines; U.S. Navy aircraft carriers, amphibious platforms, and surface ships; and (having attended several NATO exercises, including ‘BALTOPS’, ‘Cold Response’, and ‘Dynamic Manta’) surface ships and submarines from various NATO allies. He has given evidence to U.K. parliamentary committees, on topics including sea-based nuclear deterrence, counterpiracy, and maritime surveillance.