Maritime piracy has increasingly been in the news, and in the courtroom, in recent years. This article presents an interview with international legal and overseas piracy expert Douglas Guilfoyle. In this interview, Guilfoyle discusses why piracy is a growing problem and some of the challenges it creates for the international community. He also outlines key points for social studies teachers for discussing issues of piracy, terrorism, and the law with students. To supplement the interview, this article offers a case study of the 1985 hijacking of the "Achille Lauro," along with an online discussion guide, as a way to engage students in these issues.