The maritime dimension of international security : : terrorism, piracy, and challenges for the United States / / Peter Chalk.
The vast size and highly unregulated nature of the world's waterways have. made the maritime environment an increasingly attractive theater for. perpetrators of transnational violence. Piracy and sea-borne terrorism have. been on the rise since 2000. While the United States has spearheaded seve...
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| Year of Publication: | 2008 |
| Edition: | 1st ed. |
| Language: | English |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (81 p.) |
| Notes: | "The research presented here was sponsored within RAND's Project AirForce (PAF) Strategy and Doctrine Program, as part of a wider effort exploring new concepts for joint U.S. air-naval operations"--Pref. |
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| Summary: | The vast size and highly unregulated nature of the world's waterways have. made the maritime environment an increasingly attractive theater for. perpetrators of transnational violence. Piracy and sea-borne terrorism have. been on the rise since 2000. While the United States has spearheaded several. important initiatives to improve maritime security, the author urges. policymakers to consider four additional measures to safeguard the world's. oceans. |
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| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 53-59). |
| ISBN: | 1281430218 0833045288 |
| Hierarchical level: | Monograph |
| Statement of Responsibility: | Peter Chalk. |