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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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Table of Contents:
  • Historical lessons
  • The Somali piracy epidemic
  • Current and proposed forces
  • Economic considerations
  • Legal and regulatory issues
  • Operational and tactical challenges
  • Costs, benefits, and results
  • Prospects and implications.

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