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<p>This thesis attempts to shed light on the growing threat  maritime piracy has on the economy along with possible  solutions (military and diplomatic operations) the world  can take to combat this threat. Maritime piracy has been  around since the beginning of time. As the first sea going  vessels entered the water, there were pirates attempting to  pillage their goods. In the twenty first century, the  country of Somalia has become the major hub of operations  for maritime pirates. They operate mainly in the Gulf of  Aden and the Horn of Africa (HOA).  Maritime piracy will never be completely eradicated,  but through diplomatic and military means the threat can be  greatly reduced. The International Maritime Bureau (IMB)  keeps detailed records of each attack in order to establish  trends and assistance in eradicating the threat of maritime  piracy. While the overall impact of piracy has yet to be  determined, the fact remains that sea piracy, either  directly or indirectly, affects citizens on an  international level. Although this problem will likely  never be completely eradicated, it is necessary, through  means of collaborative diplomacy and military forces; to  work together internationally in order to decrease the  impact maritime piracy has on global society.
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<br>Subjects: Terrorism; Prevention; Piracy; National security</div>
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Islam, Rami H.</div>
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