ID | 086814 |
Title Proper | Fighting piracy |
Other Title Information | international coordination is key to countering modern-day freebooters |
Language | ENG |
Author | Kraska, James ; Wilson, Brian |
Publication | 2009. |
Summary / Abstract (Note) | Maritime piracy has experienced a renaissance not seen since the period of the Barbary pirates. Last year, more than 80 ships were hijacked off the dangerous waters of Somalia, and the ransom for some vessels fetches several million dollars. |
`In' analytical Note | Armed Forces Journal Vol. 146, No. 2; Feb 2009: p.10-17 |
Journal Source | Armed Forces Journal Vol. 146, No. 2; Feb 2009: p.10-17 |
Key Words | Fighting Piracy ; International Coordination ; Somalia ; Communication ; Gulf ; Maritime Piracy |