The dynamics of Somali piracy

By drawing upon information gathered from interviews with pirates as well as statistics this article explores the major traits of contemporary piracy in Somalia and the how they developed. Criminal maritime groups in the country have traditionally been the product of the actions and decisions of ind...

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Published in:Studies in conflict and terrorism 2012-07, Vol.35 (7-8), p.523-530
Main Author: Hansen, Stig Jarle
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Contemporary problems
Criminality
Decisions
Determinants
Economic dynamics
Fisheries
Gangs
Individual behaviour
International cooperation
Interviews
MARITIME LAW
Offenders
PIRACY
Political Institutions
Politics and government
POVERTY
Profit maximization
Profits
Ship accidents & safety
Ship hijacking
Social dynamics
Somalia
Statistical analysis
Statistics
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Summary:By drawing upon information gathered from interviews with pirates as well as statistics this article explores the major traits of contemporary piracy in Somalia and the how they developed. Criminal maritime groups in the country have traditionally been the product of the actions and decisions of individual actors, although the current wave of activity is more the result of the weakening of political institutions. In all cases syndicates are driven by profit considerations and have largely shunned connections with political entities-although this latter factor appears to have changed since the end of 2010.
ISSN:1057-610X
1521-0731
DOI:10.1080/1057610X.2012.684650