Implications of Maritime Piracy in the Failed State of Somalia

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Abstract:

The recent trend of violent pirate attacks off the coast of the failed state of Somalia is challenging operational commanders. Analysis indicates limited Somali or other African nation capability and the need for a more comprehensive coalition approach to address the piracy problem. This paper defines the operational challenges of combating piracy in Somalia and offers a possible solution to incorporate other instruments of national and international power. This is a thought piece derived from unclassified sources and includes opinions. It seeks to establish the threat and effects of piracy in Somalia, analyzes the challenges of combating the threat and suggests a CENTCOM-led interagency anti-piracy task force in Djibouti.

Author(s):
Wander, Kjell A.
Author Organization(s):
NAVAL WAR COLL NEWPORT RI JOINT MILITARY OPERATIONS DEPT
Descriptive Note:
Final rept.
Supplementary Note:
DOI: 10.21236/ADA463722
Pagination:
0028

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
NWC/JMO
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_8.2.4_Leverage Capacities and Capabilities of Security Establishments; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_7.2.1_Mitigate Lethal Effects; JCA_7.2_Mitigate; JCA_7_Protection; JCA_5.2.3_Share Knowledge and Situational Awareness; JCA_8.2.3_Build the Capabilities and Capacities of Partners and Institutions; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_2.4.5_Product Generation; JCA_8.2.1_Partner with Governments and Institutions; JCA_2.4.1_Integration; JCA_2_Battlespace Awareness; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_2.4_Analysis Prediction and Production; JCA_4_Logistics; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_8.2.2_Provide Aid to Foreign Partners and Institutions; JCA_6_Net Centric
Communities of Interest:
Ground and Sea Platforms
Descriptor(s):
*MARINE TRANSPORTATION, *SOMALIA, *CRIMES, *INTERNATIONAL LAW, INTERNATIONAL POLITICS, THREATS, MERCHANT VESSELS, THEFT, MILITARY COMMANDERS, INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS, AFRICA, INTERNATIONAL TRADE, ATTACK, SOLUTIONS(GENERAL)
Field(s)/Group(s):
Sociology and Law
Keyword(s):
*MARITIME PIRACY, HORN OF AFRICA, OPERATIONAL COMMANDERS, DJIBOUTI, INTERNATIONAL POWER, NATIONAL POWER
Report Date:
2006 Oct 23
Creation Date:
2007 Mar 28