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Piracy has existed for a long time and threatens maritime trade, crews, and ships. It negatively impacts stability and security. International law has developed over time to regulate piracy, beginning with tolerance and later prohibiting it. The UN Convention on the Law of the Sea defines piracy narrowly. Modern pirates differ in their sophisticated methods. Responding to increased piracy off Somalia, the UN authorized coordinated action and use of force in Somali waters. This paper discusses the evolution

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Nasif Mustahid

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