Piracy, Power, and Poverty: The Rise, Fall, and Return of Somalia’s Maritime Crisis

This paper explores the issue of the rise of Somali pirates as well as its effect on the global economy. The paper proceeds with the analysis of the origins of the pirates’ activities, along the Gulf of Aden as well as the Horn of Africa, which began with the state collapse, illegal fishing activities, and the poor state of the economy. The paper then analyzes the “pirate economic cycle,” which is considered to be a significant factor in the rise of the pirates’ activities. Additionally, the paper analyzes the efforts made to fight the pirates’ activities, as well as the recent activities indicating the rise of the pirates again.