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Smugglers, Pirates and Terrorists: Maritime Crime and Security
Smugglers, Pirates and Terrorists: Maritime Crime and Security
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Length:
33 minutes
Released:
May 3, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Recent conflict in the Red Sea caused by Houthi attacks on commercial shipping has brought the subject of maritime crime and security into focus. In this episode Dr Sam Willis speaks with Christian Beuger, Professor of International Relations at the University of Copenhagen, Director of the SafeSeas Network for Maritime Security and author of the important new book Understanding Maritime Security. They discuss historical perspectives on maritime crime including smuggling, pirate attacks and terrorism and highlight just how significant maritime crime and security is to the modern world with over 80% of contemporary global trade transported by sea. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Released:
May 3, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
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