Category Archives: Somalia

Privatizing the struggle against Somali piracy

Posted on December 24, 2013 by

Small Wars & Insurgencies Volume 24, Issue 1, 2013   Privatizing the struggle against Somali piracy Scott Fitzsimmonsa* pages 84-102 Abstract Pirate attacks against commercial vessels in the Western Indian Ocean… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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South Africa: Are Merchant Shippers Hiring Pirates To Kill Pirates?’ – The Regulation Of Private Maritime Security Companies Operating In The Gulf Of Aden

Posted on December 19, 2013 by

South Africa: Are Merchant Shippers Hiring Pirates To Kill Pirates?’ – The Regulation Of Private Maritime Security Companies Operating In The Gulf Of Aden Last Updated: 17 December 2013 Article by… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Britney Spears music blasted out by merchant navy to SCARE off Somali pirates

Posted on October 27, 2013 by

Britney Spears music blasted out by merchant navy to SCARE off Somali pirates 27 Oct 2013 16:38 Chart-toppers Baby One More Time and Oops! I Did It Again are the most… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Somalia and the PMSC Market

Posted on October 21, 2013 by

By David Isenberg If you have spent any time following the news about Somali piracy the past several years you are likely aware that private security contractors have been used to… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Resurgence of Somali piracy

Posted on October 17, 2013 by

Resurgence of Somali piracy Published on October 16, 2013 by jo.chuter Following the attack on a British managed merchant vessel on Friday in the Somali Basin, Dryad Maritime Intelligence has renewed… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Blackwater on the High Seas: The Real Legacy of Captain Phillips

Posted on October 14, 2013 by

Today at 1:49 PM Blackwater on the High Seas: The Real Legacy of Captain Phillips By Benjamin F. Carlson Tom Hanks as Captain Phillips. These days the Maersk Alabama would like… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Transcript for Hidden War Between American Mercenaries, Somali Sailors

Posted on October 14, 2013 by

Transcript for Hidden War Between American Mercenaries, Somali Sailors As you watch tom hanks fighting pirates this weekend from the climate controlled safety of your local multiplex it could be easy… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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A very British export: guns and mercenaries to fight piracy in Somalia

Posted on July 12, 2013 by

A very British export: guns and mercenaries to fight piracy in Somalia Growth of self-regulated maritime security industry alarms arms campaigners The Guardian,             Thursday 11 July 2013 10.48 EDT Licenses… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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THE FIGHT AGAINST MARITIME PIRACY: Possibilities of application of private security organizations off the coast of Somalia under national and international regulation

Posted on June 10, 2013 by

THE FIGHT AGAINST MARITIME PIRACY: Possibilities of application of private security organizations off the coast of Somalia under national and international regulation Author: Burkov, Yuriy (Örebro University, School of Law, Psychology… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The Impact of Private Military and Security Companies on Somali Security Sector Institutions

Posted on June 6, 2013 by

The Impact of Private Military and Security Companies on Somali Security Sector Institutions Ivar Grøtta Grav You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to register  

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