Episode 02 : Navigating The Seas of Desperation: Somalia's Piracy Resurgence

In this gripping episode of Beyond The Change, we delve into the resurgence of piracy off the coast of Somalia after years of relative calm. Our guest, Omar Mahmood, Senior Analyst for the International Crisis Group, unpacks the complex drivers behind the recent uptick in pirate activity. Drawing from his article, "The Roots of Somalia’s Slow Piracy Resurgence" Omar explores the local grievances fueling this return to the high seas—particularly the role of illegal, unregulated, and unreported (IUU) fishing, where fishermen’s livelihoods are once again under threat from foreign fishing vessels .

Join us as we navigate the intertwined issues of economic despair, and international exploitation. This episode offers a deep dive into the socio-political realities along Somalia’s coast, shedding light on the broader environmental and security implications for the Horn of Africa.