Threats to Maritime Security
Maritime security adds an extra dimension to security sector reform (SSR). All the aspects of land SSR apply, but there is an additional need for capacity and resources to counter threats of piracy, terrorism, pollution and trafficking.
How is the international community tackling such threats? This event featured speakers that addressed this question and others.
Speakers
- Donna Hopkins
Plans and Policiy Team Leader, Office of Plans, Policy and Analysis, Bureau of Political Military Affairs, U.S. Department of State - Michael Arbuckle
Senior Fisheries Specialist, The World Bank - Bruce A. Averill, Ph.D.
Founder and Senior Partner, Strategic Energy Security Solutions - Michael Berkow
President, Altegrity Security Consulting - Robert M. Perito, Moderator
Director, Initiative on Security Sector Governance, U.S. Institute of Peace
Explore Further
- See other events hosted by the SSR Working Group
- Learn more about USIP's work on Security Sector Governance and Security Sector Reform
Location
U.S. Institute of Peace
2nd Floor Conference Room
1200 17th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036
Inquiries
If you have any questions about this event, please contact Jacki Mowery at jmowery@usip.org.
Media
Journalists should contact Allison Sturma in the Office of Public Affairs and Communications.
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