Maritime Security in East and West Africa: A Tale of Two Regions

Siebels, Dirk

This book examines the nexus between maritime security and the ‘blue economy’ in sub-Saharan Africa. In recent years, maritime security issues have received increasing attention, but academic and policy-related discussions are largely limited to counter-piracy operations and, to a smaller extent, problems related to illegal fishing. This project offers an essential addition to the current academic and political discourse, combining a broad range of statistics with primary research and findings from more than 40 interviews with key stakeholders. It provides a unique analysis, recognizing that maritime security is not an end in itself but rather linked to economic and immaterial benefits of a more secure environment at sea.

Details

Published by: Palgrave Pivot

Publication Date: 2019-07-16

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9783030226879

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-22688-6

Dimensions: 210cm x148cm

Pages: 144