Piracy in the 21st Century

**gf0012-aust** · 09 Jan 09,, 11:05

Originally Posted by Ironduke

I'll make a note -- modern international piracy is not something I find myself particularly well-read on. Do you know any of articles that may be accessible through JSTOR? I have access to that.

No, but do try and get hold of the December Proceedings - its excellent and is a bit more cerebral than some of the "kill em all" solutions (which tend to focus solely on a violent military response)

**Big K** · 09 Jan 09,, 12:25

Originally Posted by gunnut

When we do something before the problem arises, we are called imperialist or "war under false pretenses" or using cowbow diplomacy. God forbid if the area has any natural resouces, especially oil.

if you give me enough time i believe i can forge one or more

**Kernow** · 12 Jan 09,, 01:46

The ransom has been paid for the Saudi Tanker, $3 million, dropped in by parachute. As the pirates made their escape their boat sank and 5 drowned. Yeeeha.

**tankie** · 12 Jan 09,, 11:15

Originally Posted by Chaobam Armour

The ransom has been paid for the Saudi Tanker, $3 million, dropped in by parachute. As the pirates made their escape their boat sank and 5 drowned. Yeeeha.