Essays about: "Somali pirates"
Found 5 essays containing the words Somali pirates.
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1. I am the Captain Now An Investigation of Somali Piracy
University essay from Lunds universitet/HumanekologiAbstract : What is the thread that connects all the various actors and events that contributed to the rise of piracy in Somalia? The paper addresses the evolution of Somali piracy, focusing on its emergence, since it is that transformational aspect that provides the most richly insightful perspectives. Working from Thomas, Kiser, and Casebeer’s Warlords Rising: Confronting Violent Non-State Actors, an excellent foil for understanding how violent non-state actors (VNSAs) can arise into power in various situations and circumstances, connections are made to actual events and circumstances that contributed to a rise in piracy in Somalia. READ MORE
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2. Another Failed State in the Gulf of Aden : Applying scenario-planning methodology on piracy in the Gulf of Aden
University essay from FörsvarshögskolanAbstract : The Gulf of Aden holds one of the strategic chokepoint along the important Eurasian maritime trade route. On both sides of the Gulf of Aden lie countries in need of political stability. In the south lies Somalia, one of the worlds longest failed states and hosts of pirates violently disrupting maritime trade in the region. READ MORE
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3. The Impact of Somali Piracy on Seafarers' Rights: A Cross-Disciplinary Assessment
University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionenAbstract : Background: Somali piracy and armed robbery against ships remain to be one of the major global concerns today. Since 2007, over 1,500 piracy and piratical attacks were reported to the IMB Piracy Reporting Centre. These figures were gradually increased over the years, along with the degree of maritime violence. READ MORE
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4. Piracy and its Effects on Charterparty Contracts
University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionenAbstract : Somalia piracy has its effects on the sea, off the coast of Somalia and in the wider Indian Ocean. However, the source of the problem has its roots on the Somali land. Economic hardship, absence of an effective government and law enforcement are the driving force of piracy. READ MORE
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5. The increased risk of piracy presenting new challenges for marine insurance market
University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionenAbstract : The recent events of piracy, especially in the Gulf of Aden raised the concerns of the international community, shipping businesses as well as the marine insurance industries. The drastic increase in piratical incidents and the costs associated with them started a discussion as to the piracy coverage under modern marine insurance policies. READ MORE