Piracy and the Horn of Africa

    Three Somali pirates were killed in the rescue of an American cargo ship captain this week. We discuss the political situation in Somalia and what can be done to curb piracy on the coast of the Horn of Africa. Guests include AMBASSADOR DAVID SHINN, Adjunct Professor of International Affairs at George Washington University. He if former U.S. Ambassador to Ethiopia from 1996-1999 and to Burkina Faso from 1987-1990 and DEREK REVERON, Professor of National Security affairs at the US Naval War College. Listen to the mp3

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