Traditionally maritime security has been defined through the narrow lens of piracy. But as the blue economy grows, African states need to embrace a broader strategy.
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Many African countries are sitting on vast and under-utilised oceanic territories that have the potential to unlock enormous economic value, if properly governed.
The tanker hijacking off the Somali coast will not be an isolated incident unless the international community remains engaged to root out piracy.
The new motoring series will be used to help launch another video on demand service in Australia. But will consumers find away to access the show and avoid paying another fee?
Managing maritime security is a challenging endeavour. Forms of maritime crime include piracy, drug and arms smuggling.
The Productivity Commission’s report into copyright reform will be good for the public, good for innovation and good for Australia.
Cyber security is now a priority for the government, with $230 million committed to its new Cyber Security Strategy. But is it enough?
The world’s third-largest movie industry in Nigeria is in danger of collapse. It is not to do with patrons staying away from the films. It is caused by a menace right in the heart of the industry.
When it comes to accessing online learning materials, university students don’t think much about whether their downloads might amount to piracy or copyright infringement.
Illegal downloads proliferate during awards season. Are film leaks simply the cost of doing business?
This could be the final act in the legal battle to recoup money from Australians who allegedly illegally downloaded the movie, Dallas Buyers Club.
A welcome fall in the number of people in Australia who admit to pirating movies and television shows. But what’s the cause off this shift in online behaviour?
Beginning about 20 years ago, the internet placed almost the entirety of human creation in an unguarded window display and said, in effect, help yourself. But that’s not to say all illegal downloaders are the same.
The Federal Court has said no to an attempt to claim potentially thousands of dollars from people who illegally downloaded the movie Dallas Buyers Club. But the downloaders are not in the clear yet.
The government’s new anti-piracy bill is not the best solution to online piracy. What really works is easily accessible and affordable legal means to acquire the latest content.
The way Africa consumes is music has changed dramatically because of the smartphone explosion.
How much might Australians caught illegally downloading Dallas Buyers Club be charged for their indescretion?
Downloading copyrighted material without permission is illegal, but is it morally equivalent to stealing a DVD?
Australians are amongst the top pirates of movies and television worldwide, but that may change in time.
How easy is it to find those responsible for movie piracy using BitTorrent technology, as in the Dallas Buyers Club case. Not as easy as you might think.
Top contributors
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Associate Professor of Screen Media, Victoria University
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Professor, Queensland University of Technology
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PhD (Maritime Security)
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Assistant Professor in Maritime Security, Coventry University
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Research Coordinator, Security Institute for Governance and Leadership in Africa, Stellenbosch University
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Associate professor, Royal Danish Defence College
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Lead Researcher, Munster Technological University
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Associate Professor, Department of International Relations, Ankara Hacı Bayram Veli University
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Lecturer in Sustainable Futures, University of St Andrews
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Law Honours Candidate, University of Canberra
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Associate Professor, School of Engineering, RMIT University
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Professor of International Relations, University of Copenhagen
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Director of UWA Centre for Software Practice, The University of Western Australia
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Executive Dean of the Faculty of Law, Queensland University of Technology
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Professor, Department of Computer Science, University of Surrey