Lindley, Jade Alice2019-02-182019-02-182014b3579037http://hdl.handle.net/1885/156344Maritime piracy off the coast of Somalia was first recognised as a global concern in 2008 after the hijackings of World Food Programme vessels. It remains a serious impediment to international maritime trade and a significant risk to seafarers. This thesis analyses Somali piracy from the perspectives of Routine Activity Theory and regulatory pluralism. The supply of motivated offenders is all but guaranteed by a number of persistent factors. Somalia has suffered almost a quarter century of limited governance, weak rule of law, ongoing civil conflict, and a feeble economy with few opportunities for lawful employment. Vulnerable targets for piracy, not all of which are capable of self-protection, abound in the Gulf of Aden and off the Horn of Africa. Capable guardianship has also been lacking; there is no effective Somali state to safeguard shipping in the region, requiring the involvement of assistance from foreign naval forces. Based on data from a range of sources, including published documents and in-depth interviews with representatives of industry, government, and international organisations, the thesis concludes that no one institution or policy will suffice to control Somali piracy. Accordingly, a number of different actors and institutions have a role to play in reducing the supply of motivated offenders, the vulnerability of prospective victims, and in enhancing guardianship. The thesis envisages a pluralistic model for the ideal configuration of institutions to control Somali piracy in both the immediate future and the longer term.381 leaves.Piracy SomaliaPiracy PreventionSomaliaMaritime terrorism SomaliaHijacking of ships SomaliaInternational trade Political aspects201410.25911/5d514bb5289992019-01-10