Pirates of the Gulf of Aden: How Piracy Plunders Maritime Security
Recorded on November 24, 2008
Location: The Heritage Foundation's Allison Auditorium
Recent seizures of commercial vessels by Somali pirates have
heightened awareness of these boldest of modern-day pirates,
engaging in violence, kidnapping, and extortion on the high
seas. And operating with seeming impunity, these pirates do
not have to stop there. The success of their criminal
enterprise invites their intrusion into less-than-legal ventures
from arms and human trafficking to drug transport and money
laundering. These acts are a reminder that sea-based criminal
enterprises not only still exist, but also have tremendous
implications on politics, tourist safety, military strategy, and
the international supply chain.
Join us as we explore this threat, discuss its origins and
impact on local, regional and international politics, and examine
solutions that will further the security of the maritime
domain.