The international response to Somali piracy : challenges and opportunities / edited by Bibi van Ginkel and Frans-Paul van der Putten.

Preliminary Material / B. Van Ginkel and F.-P. Van Der Putten -- 1. Introduction: The International Response To Somali Piracy / Bibi Van Ginkel and Frans-Paul Van Der Putten -- 2. More Than Just Pirates: Closing The Space For Somali Pirates Through A Comprehensive Approach / Roger Middleton -- 3. The Failed State And Regional Dimensions Of Somali Piracy / J. Peter Pham -- 4. Operational Challenges To Counterpiracy Operations Off The Coast Of Somalia / Kees Homan and Susanne Kamerling -- 5. Coping With Piracy: The European Union And The Shipping Industry / Per Gullestrup and May-Britt U. Stumbaum -- 6. The Legal Challenges In Fighting Piracy / Douglas Guilfoyle -- 7. The Interplay Between Counterpiracy And Indian Ocean Geopolitics / James R. Holmes -- 8. Conclusion: Challenges And Opportunities / Bibi Van Ginkel and Frans-Paul Van Der Putten -- List Of Abbreviations / B. Van Ginkel and F.-P. Van Der Putten -- Index / B. Van Ginkel and F.-P. Van Der Putten.

The recent surge in piracy attacks off the coast of Somalia has triggered an international response which is unprecedented in terms of the number of actors involved. The International Response to Somali Piracy presents a comprehensive treatment of the international response to Somali piracy, exploring current initiatives to counter the piracy threat, both operationally and legally. Moreover, the book analyzes the regional and broader international context within which these initiatives are taken, and identifies the challenges and opportunities for international cooperation on fighting piracy at sea. This volume brings together experts from a great variety of different backgrounds and disciplines.