Strategic Insights No.24 published
11 June - analysis of Harardhere attack, South Africa maritime security, Iran and North Asia
No. 24 - June 2010
Pinched, poached, and yet still performing: The transitional review & The attack on Harardhere
Piracy off the Horn of Africa continues and as the transitional period between the monsoon comes to a close, it is an ideal time to assess the latest developments both on land and at sea. Risk Intelligence Senior Analyst Karsten von Hoesslin examines the most recent operational trends and modus operandi, the counter piracy intiative at sea, and some of the developments on land. As a special contribution, Risk Intelligence Senior Analyst, Dr. Stig Jarle Hansen examines in greater detail the fall of Harardhere and its long-term implications for pirate action groups.
Maritime security gaps: South Africa and the 2010 FIFA World Cup
The 2010 FIFA World Cup is to begin in South Africa on 11 June. Numerous questions arise about the nation’s prepardness to host the event for the first time on African soil, but also on security and safety. In addition to securing the cities and nine venues, Africa’s extensive coastline must also be given considerable attention. Senior Policy Analyst of the RAND Corporation Dr. Peter Chalk examines the maritime security component of FIFA 2010 in South Africa.
MaRisk feature analysis: Smuggling in North Asia - an evolving threat?
Maritime smuggling throughout the world is of rising concern to both states and maritime supply chain stakeholders. A relatively unexplored area concerning published reports on smuggling is North Asia. Risk Intelligence Associate Senior Analyst Dr. Guy Wilson Roberts examines the role of smuggling in North Asia in this issue’s MaRisk Feature Analysis.
Gulf to remain a prime theatre for Iranian deterrence
Despite a relative calm in the media, the Iran question lingers within both policy analysts minds as well as maritime security specialists. Iran’s maritime influence over the Persian and the Arabain Gulf remains considerable. Security risk analyst Dr. Heinrich Matthee examines Iran’s maritime activities and capabilities both within a regional maritime and geopolitical context.
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