Ghana Military Rescues Dozens After Piracy Attack off Coast—Is America’s Security Next?

In a stark reminder that lawlessness thrives where vigilant security is absent, the Ghanaian navy and air force successfully rescued 71 fishermen after their vessels were attacked by armed gunmen off Ghana’s coast. This brazen assault, which resulted in the theft of vital boat engines, underscores the alarming persistence of piracy in the Gulf of Guinea—a region critical to international maritime routes and global commerce. Why Does This Matter for America? The Gulf of Guinea has long been labeled a piracy hot spot, with attacks on fishing and commercial vessels threatening regional stability. Although recent years have seen some progress...