Please Don’t Give Our Money to Terrorists
The naval stalemate off Somalia has produced one positive — the pirates have so far brushed off getting cozy with terrorists.
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Somali Pirates
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The Pirate Stock Market
A Lloyd's of Haradheere? Or, how Somali pirates are imitating the West through ad-venture capitalism.
A Fishing War Off Somalia?
Despite some successes in thwarting Somali pirates, itchy trigger fingers may serve no one's interests except for private security agencies.
What Are Those Warships Doing Off Somalia?
Pirate-fightin' navies find that parking off the Horn of Africa provides cover for counterterrorism and protects scofflaw fishermen.
Sending in the Marines
Counterpiracy strategies, old and new, find historic precedence for both passivity and aggressiveness.
Autumn Trends in the Pirate War
In the new season of piracy, both sides show they're eager to evolve.
The Real Cost of Ransom
How can the U.S. and Europe keep ship owners from paying ransoms that make Somali pirates more dangerous?