Piracy's Resurgence in the Gulf of Aden: A Threat to Global Shipping The hijacking of a tanker off the coast of Yemen marks the second such attack in three months, underscoring the persistent threat piracy poses to global shipping.
The incident has raised concerns about the resurgence of Somali pirates in the region. For years, the Gulf of Aden was considered one of the most pirate infested waters on the planet.
However, thanks to a concerted effort by international naval forces and security operations, piracy had largely been brought under control.