Volume 01 Issue 01 (Feb 2020)
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Under whose flag? The race to dominate natural resources: an examination of the evolving power dynamics of superpowers and flag protectionism on global trade and maritime security
Shipping is the lifeblood of world trade and the global economy, but in order to maintain its growth and manage its impact on the social-economic climate, agreement of global rules, specifically the flagging of its vessels, is critical. The international shipping industry is res…
What are maritime crime and maritime security?
This paper explores what is meant by ‘Maritime Crime’ and ‘Maritime Security’, building on the work of Natalie Klein and Christian Bueger. The term Maritime Security means different things to different people, while Maritime Crime, whereas perhaps easier…
The application of unmanned aerial vehicles in managing port and border security in the US and Kuwait: Reflections on best practice for the UK
Purpose: This paper carries out an investigation into the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), also known as drones, in border security and their ability to enhance existing security measures in Kuwait’s ports and borders and also along borders of the United States.&nbs…
Pirates, smugglers and corrupt officials – maritime security in East and West Africa
This paper provides an analysis of efforts to improve maritime security in East and West Africa. While maritime issues in general have been largely ignored in both regions over the past decades, they are increasingly recognized due to the potential of the ‘blue economy&rsq…
Comment: The emerging spectrum of maritime security
The traditional view of maritime security is epitomised by warships, but this is a narrow and naive way to look at contemporary maritime security. Maritime security consists of several elements, as is white light passed through a triangular prism. However, translatio…