Charles W. Martoglio

Retired Vice Adm. Charles W. Martoglio, U.S. Navy, is a lecturer at UC San Diego’s School of Global Policy and Strategy. During a 40-year U.S. Navy career spanning at-sea assignments around the world, he also served in numerous national-level strategy planning and defense policy jobs in Washington, D.C., and abroad. As a national security practitioner, his emphasis has always been on the value of subject-matter expertise; using logic, common sense and pragmatism to guide decision-making; and achieving results. He is one of only a few U.S. military officers with senior-level, real-world experience in both the Pacific and European theaters, giving him a unique perspective on global security, China, Russia, and the increasing interdependencies among economics, diplomacy, security and technology. Away from UC San Diego, Martoglio lectures and advises on national security, strategic leadership and leadership to Navy, healthcare, international, professional and civic organizations. Vice Adm. Martoglio graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy, and he holds a Master of Arts (with highest distinction) in national security and strategic studies from the U.S. Naval War College.