The Problem of Piracy in Somalia
The phenomenon of Somali piracy has received considerable media coverage in recent years. In essence, this is a truly unprecedented phenomenon. I also consider the way of its solution at the international level, and finally the foreign policy role of the European Union as a leading actor in the current global crisis management, to be unique. Let us now look at the problem of Somali piracy in context. Interestingly, maritime piracy is of great interest to the media, although not as many soldiers are involved in anti-piracy operations as in the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. [1] I therefore consider it important to reflect on the importance of Somali piracy. What threat does it pose to the world today? Is it worthwhile to use naval forces against him at all? What are the costs of tolerating or combating piracy? And how do pirate organizations work? Historically, piracy has always appeared in areas of Hobbs anarchy and injustice. [2] For their activities, pirates necessarily needed a terre