As climate change ravages coastal livelihoods, piracy is on the rise, imperilling seafarers and trade.
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Sea piracy often grabs the headlines, but it is just one of many symptoms of insecurity at sea.
The number of piracy attacks has certainly declined. But the risk of being attacked at sea remains.
Piracy has risen and fallen with the ages, but international cooperation is the common factor behind their defeat.
Any relapse of piracy is likely to foster an even more dangerous brand of hijackings on Somali waters. It’s therefore an opportune time to address piracy once and for all.
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