In this Quick Look, JSOU professor Christiane Thompson introduces readers to the Gulf of Guinea, provides a brief overview of the struggles faced by the area, and discusses SOF's role in developing the GoG's defenses. 

This is part one of a two-part series. For more information, check out upcoming JSOU Report 25-6: From Pirates to Power Plays: Geopolitical Strategies and Maritime Security in the Gulf of Guinea and Beyond.

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The Gulf of Guinea: A Primer

By Christiane Thompson, MA, MMAS, ALM, JSOU Assistant Professor

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