Strengthening legal frameworks for prosecuting piracy and related offenses in the Arabian Sea and Red Sea. Piracy in the Arabian Sea and Red Sea poses significant threats to international maritime security and trade. This paper examines the effectiveness of current legal frameworks in prosecuting piracy and related offenses in these regions. By analyzing international conventions, […]

Combating Piracy in the Gulf of Guinea: Assessing the Effectiveness of Regional Cooperation and Legal Frameworks Maritime piracy in the Gulf of Guinea has emerged as a significant threat to international shipping and regional security. The persistent nature of this problem has necessitated collaborative efforts among coastal states and international partners to address the complex […]

Strategies for Combating Maritime Terrorism and the Use of Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMDs) at Sea 1. Introduction Maritime terrorism has seen a significant increase since the turn of the century. There are numerous reasons for this including the globalization of the world’s economies, new trends in terrorism, and an increased dependence on the sea […]

Effectiveness of International Law Enforcement Cooperation in Combating Maritime Piracy in the Gulf of Aden 1. Introduction Definition of maritime piracy Historically, piracy was defined as any criminal act of depredation committed by the crew or the passengers of a private ship and directed against another ship, or against persons and property aboard such ship, […]