Why Somali piracy cannot be solved at sea alone

Would rebuilding Somalia's economy remove the incentive for piracy?

Only if political stability comes first: a legitimate central government and public support are necessary before a functioning economy can replace piracy.

Neither oversized naval hardware nor economic development alone is sufficient. Warships can interrupt attacks, but they cannot create the political order that makes piracy unattractive and enforceable law possible. Economic recovery depends on public buy-in, a legitimate central government, and basic security. Without those foundations, jobs and institutions cannot be sustained amid conflict and political failure. Somalia has also been poorly served by both foreign intervention and its own political classes, making the problem more than a simple shortage of employment. The comparison with China links durable maritime security to functioning government ashore.