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

Description

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. Front Matter ....Pages i-xi Introduction (Dirk Siebels)....Pages 1-7 Definitions and Available Literature (Dirk Siebels)....Pages 9-30 Lubricants for Development (Dirk Siebels)....Pages 31-56 A Victimless Crime (Dirk Siebels)....Pages 57-72 Growing Together (Dirk Siebels)....Pages 73-100 Contrasting Regions (Dirk Siebels)....Pages 101-127 Conclusion (Dirk Siebels)....Pages 129-138 Back Matter ....Pages 139-144