UofH researchers from the Maritime Policy and Strategy Research Center, Dr. Nizan Feldman (School of Political Science), and Mark Shipton, presented their pioneering study at the annual ISA convention on the impact of naval power and merchant fleets on trade security. According to their findings, published in Securities Studies Journal, the ability of trade to deter conflict declines when states possess substantial maritime capabilities. The US-based International Studies Association (ISA) brings together students, researchers, and professionals from around the world at their annual meeting.