The seizure of a Saudi oil supertanker by Somali pirates may push Western navies to step up their actions against hijackers, military experts said.
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization is reassessing its operations in the region and may adopt a tougher stance toward the pirates. The navies of India, Russia, Britain and Germany have all battled pirate vessels in the Gulf of Aden in the last 10 days alone. (via Bloomberg.com: Worldwide)
2ndlook’s pointed out yesterday that India’s actions in Somalia may open the gates for further gun boat diplomacy by the West.
Sign of things to come?
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