Private anti-piracy navies how warships for hire are changing maritime security

"The twenty-first century has seen a sharp rise in privatization of the military, especially of logistics and security functions during the U.S.-led wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. The outbreak of Somali piracy that started in 2008 has prompted a similar revolution in maritime security as private...

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Main Authors:	Pitney, John J. Jr. 1955- (Author), Levin, John-Clark (Author)
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	Lanham, Maryland Lexington Books [2014]
Subjects:	Merchant marine > Security measures Private military companies Piracy > Prevention Piracy > Somalia > Prevention Shipping > Security measures Fast attack craft Naval convoys
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