A New Twist on a Familiar Threat

The emergence of the east African pirate scourge puts a new spin on a familiar threat vector for the U.S. Coast Guard. As attacks become more brazen and the pirates develop new tactics, it is only a matter of time before a serious incident threatens America's domestic security. While there is no argument that the illegal seizure of commercial property and hostages overseas affects public trust in the global economy, the Coast Guard's counternarcotics and homeland security missions must be viewed through a different lens.

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