Counter Piracy: A More Comprehensive Approach

Abstract

Piracy in Somalia is both a Somali problem and a global one. Strategic trade routes need to be left unmolested to promote a safe and secure environment for global trade to occur. The current strategy of interdiction and deterrence at sea is largely ineffective against the Somali based pirate operations. Accordingly, failure to shift our focus to the littoral regions will have severe cost implications as well as impact on our national security. In other words, counter piracy operations should be directed on shore where piracy starts.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 25, 2012
Accession Number
ADA600531

Entities

People

  • Claude L. Poole

Organizations

  • Marine Corps University

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  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
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  • Employment
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  • Military Operations
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  • United States
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