Assessments

A map of the waters off the coast of Somalia. A sustained resurgence in Somali piracy would put additional pressure on the global shipping industry, but its impact will likely be limited compared to that seen in the late 2000s.

A sustained resurgence in Somali piracy would put additional pressure on the global shipping industry, but its impact will likely be limited compared to that seen in the late 2000s.

The Implications of Resurging Pirate Attacks off Somalia's Coast

The Implications of Resurging Pirate Attacks Off Somalia's Coast

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Somalia

Yemen

China

India

Military & Security

Though a sustained resurgence in Somali piracy would put additional pressure on the global shipping industry, and potentially contribute to geopolitical tensions between India and China, such piracy's impact will likely be limited compared to its late 2000s peak due to stronger multinational counterpiracy structures.

ASSESSMENTS

The Implications of Resurging Pirate Attacks off Somalia's Coast

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