Somalia Piracy: Challenges and Solutions

Abstract

The oceans and inland waterways surrounding the African Continent are major maritime gateways of global commercial trade. This important sea route enables vessels of all types to sail from the Mediterranean Sea via the Suez Canal, Red Sea, and Gulf of Aden to the Indian Ocean. In recent years, maritime piracy has reemerged as a serious global security threat to the U.S. and International Community. In addition to adversely impacting global trade, it continues to disrupt economic development and humanitarian aid in the Horn of Africa. The United States and international partners have responded slowly to the security challenges of piracy. This paper will examines the emergence of piracy, impacts and challenges of piracy before reviewing and accessing current U.S. and UN strategies. The paper will conclude that senior leaders must rethink current strategies and move toward land based solutions to combat piracy in Somalia, including addressing the economic, security, social, and political issues on the mainland.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 2013
Accession Number
ADA593507

Entities

People

  • Robin L. Williams

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Commerce
  • Economic Development
  • Indian Ocean
  • Inland Waterways
  • International Law
  • International Relations
  • Maritime Security
  • Military Operations
  • Military Science
  • National Governments
  • National Security
  • Red Sea
  • Suez Canal
  • United States
  • United States Africa Command
  • War Colleges

Readers

  • East Asian Political and Security Studies within the Soviet Union
  • Oceanography.
  • Strategic Security Studies