May 2013 The problem of piracy has brought an overwhelming international response to the issue. For the most part, international military efforts and the efforts of private security contractors have greatly reduced the risk of attacks. This increased presence of weapons and military has caused some unforeseen issues in the regulation of international waters. Port […]
UN and Japan sign agreement
June 2013 Earlier this month, the United Nations and the government of Japan reached an agreement that both parties hope will improve global security. The agreement also focuses on the continent of Africa, which is an additional hotspot for these global problems. The agreement, known as a Joint Plan of action, now officially exists between the […]
Royal Navy sends warship to Libya
February 2013 The United Kingdom recently decided to send a Royal Navy warship to Libya in order to showcase defense equipment for security firms looking to make big purchases in the aftermath of the fall of Muammar Gaddafi. While this has concerned some lawmakers in Libya, the United Kingdom Trade and Investment arm of the government […]
Piracy Threat Still a Real Concern
March 2013 The Shared Awareness and Deconfliction conference (SHADE) was held in Bahrain this past week, with representatives from 31 nations convening on the island nation. The conference, hosted by the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF), is held to further discussion about the future of the international efforts to rid the Indian Ocean of pirates. Military officials, government […]
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