The Decline of the Pirates

... Indonesia have not joined the program. Indonesian authorities consider ReCAAP as a ‘threat’ to the national sovereignty, and maritime piracy and armed robbery in its waters as primarily a domestic issue. ReCAAP is also viewed as a competitor to Indonesia’s own national maritime security establishment, discouraging victims from reporting directly to the relevant Indonesian authorities. On the other hand, maritime piracy and armed robbery attacks may threaten the image of Indonesia as a maritime nation. In particular,...