Captain René R Cano
US Navy Hudson Visiting Fellow
Captain Cano is the 2025–2026 U.S. Navy Hudson Fellow at St Antony’s College. He graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and is a licensed Professional Engineer. He also holds master’s degrees in National Security Strategy from the National War College and in Business Administration from the Naval Postgraduate School.
A career submarine officer, he has served aboard fast-attack and ballistic missile nuclear-powered submarines, as well as in staff assignments at the Pentagon and Submarine Force Headquarters. He commanded Submarine Readiness Squadron 31, where he was responsible for generating combat-ready submarines through logistics, repair, medical, and weapons support.
His work examines how resilient supply chains and infrastructure underpin naval power and credible deterrence against great power challengers.