Pirate Trails: Tracking the Illicit Financial Flows from Pirate Activities Off the Horn of Africa

by Stuart Yikona

Traditionally piracy has produced sentimental notions of adventure, freedom, and independence. However, piracy is a criminal act and often involves high levels of violence that can have a devastating impact on the victims. 21st Century piracy has evolved into a highly complex system involving a cast of characters, each motivated by a mix of economic and social reasons. While the focus of the international community has been on dealing with piracy...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0821399632
• ISBN13: 9780821399637
• Release Date: November 2013
• Publisher: World Bank Publications
• Length: 126 Pages
• Weight: 0.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.0" x 10.0"