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Policy Brief: Pioneering for Solutions to Somali Piracy – Facing the Challenge, Seizing the Opportunity
August 19, 2009. The Clingendael Security and Conflict Programme (CSCP) is pleased to present its latest publication, entitled Pioneering for Solutions to Somali Piracy – Facing the Challenge, Seizing the Opportunity, written by Bibi van Ginkel, Jort Hemmer, Susanne Kamerling and Frans-Paul van der Putten. Recent years have seen a surge in piracy in the Gulf of Aden, followed by growing international involvement in pursuing pirates off the Somali coast. The piracy problem is multifaceted and includes complex geopolitical, regional, legal and operational challenges. But the commitment demonstrated by a broad range of actors to fight piracy in Somali waters also offers unique opportunities. The unprecedented awareness of and attention to the region’s insecurity provides international stakeholders with the momentum to strengthen their ties and address the root causes. This CSCP policy brief gives a comprehensive account of the piracy issue and presents recommendations to nations engaged in counter-piracy activities.
The Policy Brief can be downloaded here »