Abstract
After a long hiatus, the pirates of Somalia have resumed piracy activities, and this has resurrected global concerns about this crisis on the high seas, warranting continuous attention. This study is a critical meta-analysis examining existing research on the Somali Pirates, their representation in the media, and academic research. This study also aims to identify alternative discourses surrounding piracy on the high seas by integrating and interpreting the findings of various studies, thereby deepening our understanding of this complex maritime security issue and social phenomenon. Drawing on Edward Said’s concept of Orientalism and Stuart Hall’s notion of representation, the study identifies three themes: Somali Pirates as Redemptive Criminals, Dehumanizing Somali Pirates, and Somali Pirates as Security Threats.
Presenters
Franklin Nii Amankwah YarteyProfessor of Communication, Communication, University of Dubuque, United States
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Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
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KEYWORDS
Somali Pirates, Representation, Maritime Security, Critical Meta-Analysis
