Analysis

  • The Piracy Equilibrium

    In the first of the MSR Viewpoint series, maritime security consultant Paul Gibbins examines the possible consequences of EUNAVFOR’s raid on Somali soil and comments on the need for longterm solutions to Somali piracy. […]

  • Law of the Sea

    Today’s American sea power includes partner and ally capacity to safeguard territorial seas. Sea power is the ability to maintain open sea lanes of commerce and the assurance that nations […]

  • Anti-Piracy and Humanitarian Operations

    “Anti-Piracy and Humanitarian Operations” is the result from the first of a series of four workshops under the title International Order at Sea.  International Order at Sea Workshop Series 1/2012 […]

  • St. Anthony – Enrica Lexie Case

    The Enrica Lexie is Italian flagged thus, in accordance with the U.N. Convention of Law of Seas (UNCLOS), Italy should try the two marines. However, India’s position is that under […]

  • A New Dimension

    Although pirate attacks off the Horn of Africa attract most attention the Gulf of Guinea is emerging as a new “hot spot”. According to a maritime security expert, increased assaults […]

  • Risk and Rewards

    Lloyd’s of London has published research by think-tank Chatham House into the “unprecedented and disruptive change” currently underway in the Arctic region and its implications for shipping, as well as […]