Counter-Piracy in the Arabian Sea

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Piracy not only threatens to disrupt maritime trade in the region that Gulf economies depend on, it also undermines confidence in the ability of regional governmnets to address security challenges in their own "backyard."  The problem provides a unique opportunity for local actors, most importantly the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nations, to demonstrate initiative and exercise regional leadership by taking decisive action against this growing threat.

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Africa Sub-Saharan Africa Middle East The Gulf Defense and Security Counterterrorism and Homeland Security and Geopolitics and International Security

Scott Goossens

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