Piracy: A Fresh Look is Essential
Sarabjeet Singh Parmar
Archive data: Person was on deputation to IDSA from September 2010 to July 2014 Joined IDSA September 2010 Expertise Maritime Issues Education MSc in Defence Studies Current Project Piracy and… Continue reading Piracy: A Fresh Look is Essential read more
Piracy especially in mid-ocean areas is on the increase. It is evident that present measures in force are unable to contain acts of piracy. Issues such as the legalities involved and inadequacy of maritime forces available vis-à-vis the spatial extent of piracy are hindering anti-piracy operations. Therefore, land-based operations could be the only viable solution to deter piracy. A fresh look is required at the international level to deal with this scourge effectively. It is time for India to take the lead and push for a change in tack both regionally and in international fora.
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Keywords: Maritime Security, Piracy
