This report provides an analysis of the conflict which exists in combatting maritime piracy in Somalia. It identifies key factors that are responsible for the development of Somali piracy and the actors which aim to stop it. Furthermore, the report addresses the legal, social, militaristic, economic, and political complications that arise from varying international strategies to effectively combat policy.
The report outlines several underlying historical and geographical factors followed by the impacts that Somalia has faced in terms of its central government’s collapse in 1991. As is discussed, Somalia as a failed state has allowed for piracy to flourish in conjunction with the described underlying factors. It also describes the cyclical trend, or feedback loop, that many of these factors have for promoting piracy while piracy in return antagonizes the issues caused by these factors.
The obstacles towards combating piracy are also discussed demonstrating the difficult scenario that policymakers will need to address in order to effectively treat the cause of piracy. In order to identify the contradiction that exists pertaining to the issue of Somali piracy, this report will focus on Somalia’s fractured society and its incompatibility with international democratic norms. As will become evident, the reduction of piracy hinges on the ability for Somalia’s central government to stabilize. However, due to the mentioned fractured society within Somalia, the ability to develop a stable and functional democratic government is in direct conflict with the nature of Somali society.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Executive Summary
- Abbreviations & Acronyms
- Preliminary Note
- Introduction
- The Preconditions for Piracy in Somalia
- Illegal Fishing and Toxic Waste Dumping by Foreign States
- Somalia's Strategic Geographical Location
- Somalia's Clan Structure
- Piracy's Growth Following State Failure
- Lack of Opportunity
- The Lack of Food Security and Other Necessities
- Ongoing Internal Violence
- Impacts and International Response
- Conclusion
- References
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This report aims to analyze the conflict surrounding maritime piracy in Somalia. The report identifies factors responsible for the rise of Somali piracy and examines the actors involved in counter-piracy efforts. It further investigates the legal, social, military, economic, and political complexities arising from different international strategies to combat piracy. Key themes explored in the report include: * **Underlying Historical and Geographical Factors**: This includes Somalia's strategic location, clan structure, and the historical impact of illegal fishing and waste dumping. * **State Failure and Piracy**: The report analyzes the role of Somalia's state collapse in 1991 in fostering piracy and examines the cyclical relationship between various factors and the growth of piracy. * **International Response and Challenges**: The report examines the challenges faced by international efforts to combat piracy, including the difficult scenario policymakers face due to Somalia's fragmented society. * **Contradictions in Combating Piracy**: The report highlights the conflict between Somalia's fractured society and international democratic norms and argues that the success of counter-piracy efforts hinges on the stability of Somalia's central government. * **The Role of Somalia's Central Government**: The report emphasizes the importance of a functional and stable central government in effectively addressing the root causes of piracy.Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The Executive Summary provides an overview of the report, outlining the focus on analyzing the conflict surrounding Somali piracy. It highlights the identification of key factors contributing to piracy and the complexities of international counter-piracy efforts. The 'Abbreviations and Acronyms' section introduces key abbreviations used throughout the report. The 'Preliminary Note' provides context regarding Somalia's transitional government and the ongoing transition to a central government. It clarifies that the report focuses on the circumstances prior to the establishment of the new central government. The 'Introduction' section sets the stage for the report, likely introducing the problem of Somali piracy and its global significance. 'The Preconditions for Piracy in Somalia' section delves into the historical and geographical factors that paved the way for the emergence of piracy. This section likely explores the impacts of illegal fishing, waste dumping, Somalia's strategic location, and the country's clan structure. 'Piracy's Growth Following State Failure' examines the specific factors that contributed to the escalation of piracy in the aftermath of Somalia's state collapse in 1991. This section likely explores the lack of opportunity, food insecurity, and the ongoing internal violence as key drivers of piracy. 'Impacts and International Response' focuses on the consequences of piracy and the international efforts undertaken to address it. This section may discuss the impact of piracy on global trade, regional security, and international maritime law. It could also examine the strategies employed by various countries and organizations to combat piracy.Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The report focuses on maritime piracy, Somalia, state failure, international response, conflict, security, legal complexities, economic impacts, social factors, political challenges, geographical factors, historical factors, clan structures, illegal fishing, waste dumping, and the role of Somalia's central government.- Quote paper
- Michael Kennedy (Author), 2013, Combatting Maritime Piracy in Somalia, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/268268
