The Anarchic Sea: Maritime Security in the Twenty-First Century - Couverture rigide

Sloggett, Dave

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1849041008 ISBN 13 : 9781849041003

Editeur : C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd, 2013

Synopsis

Maritime security covers many issues including disputes over ownership of the continental shelf and of the boundaries of Exclusive Economic Zones, as well as protecting citizens from ballistic missile attacks using sea-based platforms and the introduction of non-native marine species to new aquatic habitats. Loss of key habitats and species may harm tourism and the wider economy while illegal fishing and smuggling often degrade the maritime environment. Nor should we forget that the sea is a favoured means of transit for trans-national terrorist and criminal groups, and smuggling of drugs, people and weapons remains a perennial concern for governments and their agencies trying to police the seas. Even today, however, the threat of conventional naval warfare has not receded entirely: rivalries over the ownership of the continental shelf, in areas such as the Spratley and Paracel Islands and the Lomonosov Ridge, could well be the harbinger of future conflict. Securing access to an ever-dwindling source of oil and gas may also threaten conflict on a worldwide basis as navies confront each other to secure economically vital sea lanes of communications in a time when energy security concerns are high on political the political agenda. Sloggett's book deals with this fascinating range of issues in a comprehensive manner also provides a blueprint for the development of maritime security, an integrated solution based around creating accurate and timely maritime domain awareness and sharing this with both military and commercial users of the sea.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Dave Sloggett, PhD, is a writer and consultant whose knowledge of counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency arises from his involvement in the development of military and law enforcement doctrine in these domains, coupled with his on-the-ground experience in conflict zones.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd
• Date d'édition: 2013
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1849041008
• ISBN 13: 9781849041003
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 288
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