The Resurgence of Sea Piracy in Southeast Asia

Éric Frécon
IRASEC, Bangkok
2008, 131 p.
ISBN : aucun-none
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TABLE OF CONTENT

Acknowlegements
Preface
Introduction

1. From Myths To Historical Reality
   • Mediterranean Piracy : From Ulysses To Barberousse
   • Ocean Piracy : From The Atlantic Coasts To Madagascar
   • Is History Going Backwards ? From The Networks Of The Malay Archipelago To The Brigands Of Southeast Asia
2. Conditions Favoring The Emergence Of Piracy
   • The Causes Related To The Milieu
   • Political Causes
   • Socio-Economic Causes
   • Legal Causes
3. The Various Manifestations Of Maritime Piracy In Southeast Asia
   • Minor Piracy ( “Minor Armed Robbery”- MAR)
   • Organised Piracy (“Armed Robbery and Agression of Intermediate Degree” - ARAID)
   • International Piracy (“Serious Criminal Hijacking”- SCH)
   • Para-Piracy
4. The Stakes Of Piracy In Southeast Asia
   • Economic And Commercial Stakes
   • The Diplomatic Stakes
   • Environmental And Human Stakes
5. From Myths To Historic Realities
   • The Divergence of Interests, Main Reason for the Lack of Legal Uniformity
   • Towards a (Re) Definition of Criteria
6. Initial Reactions Of The Multilateral Players
   • Informative Approach
   • Violent Approach : Resorting To The “New Mercenaries”
7. Delayed Reactions From Countries
   • Obstacles Disappear, Countries Appear
   • Unilateral Initiatives of the Nations
   • Bi- Or Trilateral Initiatives
   • Multilateral Initiatives

Conclusion
Bibliography
Index