| Description |
1 online resource (17 pages) : color map |
| Series |
Occasional paper ; no. 225 |
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Occasional paper (South African Institute of International Affairs) ; no. 225.
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| Contents |
Introduction -- Neglect of the Gulf of Guinea's maritime domain -- Strengthening awareness of the Gulf of Guinea maritime domain -- Conclusion |
| Summary |
"The rapid escalation of piracy and armed robbery at sea in the Gulf of Aden over the past decade has made maritime security a policy priority both for Africa and globally. Although maritime security incidents also increased in the Gulf of Guinea, on Africa's western coast, this area did not initially generate the same degree of diplomatic and military response. To an extent, this reflects the decades of neglect of the region's maritime domain by countries in the region and broader stakeholders. This paper analyses numerous factors that have contributed to the neglect of the Gulf of Guinea's maritime domain and considers the potential regional challenges and threats that have emerged as a result. It also examines the effectiveness of the strategies and initiatives being undertaken by various stakeholders to strengthen maritime domain awareness in the region and reduce the levels of insecurity caused by the decades of neglect"--Publisher's web site |
| Notes |
"January 2016." |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references |
| Notes |
Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (SAIIA, viewed February 22, 2016) |
| Subject |
Sea control.
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National security -- Guinea, Gulf of
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Piracy -- Guinea, Gulf of
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Maritime terrorism -- Guinea, Gulf of
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Maritime terrorism.
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National security.
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Piracy.
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Sea control.
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Atlantic Ocean -- Gulf of Guinea.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
South African Institute of International Affairs, publisher.
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