The Politicization of Maritime Piracy in International Law A Dialectical Approach

Abstract

Maritime piracy is an ancient crime with many distinctive characteristics that make it unique. It is an international or transnational crime due to its occurrence in the high seas, and it is also extremely dangerous considering the difficulty of providing relief to the individuals and assets subjected to piracy. Moreover, maritime piracy is highly perilous due to the frequent use of force as a means of robbery and attack on ships. This crime can have significant repercussions that may affect various security, social, and economic aspects of nations. Consequently, maritime piracy has garnered international, regional, and local attention, attracting the interest of journalists, jurists, and researchers.
Alongside maritime piracy, there exists political crime, which is also of great importance and poses significant risks due to its connection to the security, political stability, and governance system of a state. These concepts (security, political stability, governance system) evoke international and jurisprudential opinions and positions.