The Decline of the Pirates

... Philippines. Achieving maritime security cooperation in this region requires that the relevant countries work hard to reach a consensus, build up mutual confidence, and eliminate the concern that maritime cooperation will affect the claim of sovereign right. Southeast Asian countries should share intelligence and hold law-enforcement exercises, and also adopt effective measures to promote economic and social development with the aim of eliminating threats to maritime security. This solution would have the advantage of creating an area of strong stability in a strategic region for international trade. [i] Anon. (2017, July 3). Second quarter report reveals 87 incidents of maritime piracy in first half of year....