Terrorism’s Effect on Maritime Shipping
July 1, 2008 by Roger Tomberlin
Filed under Maritime Security, Maritime Security Research Papers
By: Roger L. Tomberlin
In the first years of the nineteenth century, Mediterranean pirates, with the support of the Barbary States of northern Africa, would capture merchant ships, terrorize their crews, and hold the ship for ransom. In response, the United States launched the Barbary wars, the first successful effort by the young republic to protect [...]
US Chief of Naval Operations visits Israel for Counterpart Visit
June 23, 2008 by Akiva
Filed under Maritime Security
By: Rebekah Blowers
US Chief of Naval Operations (CNO), Adm. Gary Roughead is visiting Israel from June 21-24 at the invitation of Israel Navy Commander, Vice Adm. Eli Marum, to strengthen and further develop global maritime partnerships and increase maritime security.
GAO Report on Maritime Security
June 22, 2008 by Akiva
Filed under Maritime Security, Maritime Security Policy Papers, Port Security
On June 20, 2008 the United States Government Accountability Office released their latest report on maritime security. In its verdict GAO found that the National Strategy and Supporting Plans were generally well-developed and are being implemented.