Andrew J. Shapiro

Andrew J. Shapiro Assistant Secretary for Political-Military Affairs US Department of State Mr Shapiro delivered an on-the-record address on the Obama Administration’s policies to combat piracy. His remarks launced the IISS-US Policy Makers Series. Andrew Shapiro is the Assistant Secretary of State for Political-Military Affairs. Previously, he served as Senior Advisor to Secretary Clinton and [...]

BMP4 Best Management Practices for Protection against Somalia Based Piracy

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Maritime security (USCG)

Maritime security is concerned with the prevention of intentional damage through sabotage, subversion, or terrorism. Maritime security is one of the three basic roles of the United States Coast Guard has gradually developed in response to a series of catastrophic events, which began in 1917. There are three main maritime security activities conducted by the Coast [...]

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