Understanding Maritime Security

Christian Bueger is Professor of International Relations in the Department of Political Science at the University of Copenhagen, where he leads the Ocean Infrastructures Research Group and the Copenhagen Ocean Hub. Bueger is also an honorary professor at the University of Seychelles and one of the directors of the SafeSeas network. He holds a PhD from the European University institute and is the author of several books and over 180 articles on global ocean politics, maritime security, and issues in international theory.Timothy Edmunds is Professor of International Security and Director of the Global Insecurities Centre at the University of Bristol. He is also one of the directors of the SafeSseas network. Between 2015-19, he was founding Editor-in-Chief of the European Journal of International Security for Cambridge University Press and the British International Studies Association (BISA). His work addresses issues of security policy, capacity building, and security sector reform, withfocus on the maritime domain.

• Preface Acronyms Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: A Short History of Security at SeaChapter 3: Frameworks for Maritime Security AnalysisChapter 4: Inter-state Conflicts, Terrorism, and Grey ZonesChapter 5: Blue Crime: Pirates, Smugglers, and Eco-CriminalsChapter 6: The 'Who Is Who' of Maritime SecurityChapter 7: The Toolbox of Maritime Security Solutions Chapter 8: New Callenges and an Outlook into the FutureIndex

Understanding Maritime Security is a 'must-read' for any government official, practitioner, or student who needs to get a handle on contemporary security challenges in the maritime domain. It provides readers with a thoughtful exposition of different approaches to maritime security, as well as exploring the most pressing concerns in the area, ranging from naval demonstrations (or grey zone tactics) to policing challenges and accessing information. Bueger and Edmunds' extensive knowledge and experience in researching and teaching maritime security contribute to the outstanding clarity and relevance of the text.