Somali Piracy

"Piracy has plagued maritime trade for centuries. The most recent manifestation of this age-old problem may be seen in the waters off the Horn of Africa. Dr Lindley's thorough and lucid discussion of Somali piracy shows that there is no one simple solution. Rather, the prevention and control of piracy depends upon a variety of actors and institutions from both public and private sectors, national and international. Restoration of a functioning Somali state, careful application of military force, and appropriate precautions by maritime and related industries all have a role to play. This book is a must read for development specialists, international security scholars, military officials, and maritime industry professionals alike." - Peter Grabosky, Australian National University, Australia

"Somali piracy attacks by 2014 had fallen to less than one twentieth of their level in 2010. Perceptive use of criminological theory is needed to explain dramatic reductions in crime. Jade Lindley provides this with her revealing analysis of the rise and fall of Somali piracy. A holistic suite of routine activities seems to have helped, especially guardians becoming more capable. Through a network of plural governance strategies, it seems possible to reduce opportunities to attack low and slow vessels that are soft targets for pirates. This is a distinctive and instructive contribution to criminological knowledge." - John Braithwaite, Australian National University, Australia

"I learned a lot from this work. Lindley's book on piracy is one of the best yet. It is well conceptualized and thoroughly explored. It is logical, well-explained, and well-written. Her results are clearly and precisely laid out. This is a master work in exposition. The findings are important for the many countries and commercial interests affected by the issue." - John Dombrink, University of California, Irvine, USA