1. Introduction: When Pirates Meet the World’s Most Powerful Navy 2. Historical Context: A History of Piracy and the US Navy 3. Modern Piracy: A Persistent Global Threat 4. US Navy Anti-Piracy ...

Somali pirates want $15 million in ransom money for a Saudi tanker carrying $100 million worth of crude oil. The capture of the Sirius Star, which was taken earlier this month, is the most daring ...

– 2. Case Study 1: The Destroyer’s Silent Standoff – A Display of Sheer Presence – 3. Case Study 2: Challenging the Unchallengeable – Pirates vs. an Aircraft Carrier – 4. Case Study 3: The Historic ...