In life, delegation is fundamental. But it is difficult, especially when attempted internationally,
as in the long delegation chains to the United Nations family and other global governance …

Transnational organised crime at sea is a growing international concern. However, and
despite its importance, the concept remains uncertain and contested. This ambiguity has led …

Since the new century, we have witnessed the fast evolution of pirate attack modes in terms
of locations, time, used weapons, and targeted ships. It reveals that the current …

Countering cross-border crime is conventionally portrayed as a struggle between a new
breed of transnational criminals and a defensive reaction by state authorities. In contrast, this …

Piracy incidents in the Gulf of Aden during the period 2008–2012, perpetuated by Somalia
pirates precipitated negative effects for the maritime industry. Ultimately it was regarded as a …

This article: Shows the variance of non-state actors in global crime governance and
transnational governance in general, and shows that existent accounts fail to explain this …

Articles on maritime piracy often begin by setting a rich scene, calling to mind the swarthy
buccaneers of piracy's golden age, describing the new breed of AK-47-toting Somali pirates …

This book is intended as an overview of International Criminal Law. It is divided into four
parts. The first part provides a general overview, with definitions to key terms that will appear …

After a long period of stagnation, the law of maritime piracy, in the United States as well as
internationally, is experiencing a period of renaissance. The rise of piracy off the coast of …

The issue of piracy is most often framed as being the product of dangerous individuals
plundering and murdering for personal gain. What is less often discussed are the state …