The pirates of the 21st century don't have parrots and swords, but night-vision goggles and AK47s.

Discover why pirates have re-emerged, how they work, and what the effect of piracy is on the areas in which they operate.

In today's episode we cover:

• Somalia - the world's piracy hotspot
• Why pirates emerged in Somalia
• How fisherman became pirates
• How pirates are organised
• Ransoms and getting paid
• The pirate stock market
• The effect on the community on land
• The 'new' pirate hotspot

Full interactive transcript and key vocabulary available on the website www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/modern-day-pirates

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