Crime-Terror Alliances and the State

Crime-Terror Alliances and the State
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 258
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ISBN-10 : 9781135132101
ISBN-13 : 1135132100
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Synopsis Crime-Terror Alliances and the State by : Lyubov Grigorova Mincheva

This book examines the trans-border connections between militant and criminal networks and the relationship between these and the states in which they operate. "Unholy alliances" is a term used to describe hybrid trans-border militant and criminal networks that pose serious threats to security in Europe and elsewhere. Identity networks provide the basis for militant organizations using violent strategies – insurgency and terrorism – for political objectives. To gain funds and weapons militant networks may establish criminal enterprises, or align with existing trans-border criminal and financial networks. This book extends the concept of unholy alliances to include the trans-state criminal syndicates that arise in failed and dysfunctional states, exemplified by Serbia and Bulgaria during their post-Communist transitions. To deal with this complex and unconventional subject, the authors develop a theoretical framework that looks at four kinds of factors conditioning the interaction between the political and the criminal: trans-state identity networks, armed conflict, the balance of market opportunities and constraints, and the role of unstable and corrupt states. The volume also examines actors at two levels of analysis: the structure and activities of militant (and/or criminal) networks, and the policies of state actors that shape and reshape the interaction of opportunities and constraints. This book will be of much interest to students of terrorism, insurgency, transnational crime, war and conflict studies, and IR in general.

The Terrorist-Criminal Nexus

The Terrorist-Criminal Nexus
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Publisher : CRC Press
Total Pages : 355
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ISBN-10 : 9781040083901
ISBN-13 : 1040083900
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Synopsis The Terrorist-Criminal Nexus by : Jennifer L. Hesterman

Postmodern global terrorist groups engage sovereign nations asymmetrically with prolonged, sustained campaigns driven by ideology. Increasingly, transnational criminal organizations operate with sophistication previously only found in multinational corporations. Unfortunately, both of these entities can now effectively hide and morph, keeping law e

Intersections of Crime and Terror

Intersections of Crime and Terror
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 221
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ISBN-10 : 9781317980209
ISBN-13 : 1317980204
Rating : 4/5 (09 Downloads)

Synopsis Intersections of Crime and Terror by : James J.F. Forest

During the last ten years an increasing number of government and media reports, scholarly books and journal articles, and other publications have focused our attention on the expanded range of interactions between international organized crime and terrorist networks. A majority of these interactions have been in the form of temporary organizational alliances (or customer-supplier relationships) surrounding a specific type of transaction or resource exchange, like document fraud or smuggling humans, drugs or weapons across a particular border. The environment in which terrorists and criminals operate is also a central theme of this literature. These research trends suggest the salience of this book which addresses how organized criminal and terrorist networks collaborate, share knowledge and learn from each other in ways that expand their operational capabilities. The book contains broad conceptual pieces, historical analyses, and case studies that highlight different facets of the intersection between crime and terrorism. These chapters collectively help us to identify and appreciate a variety of dynamics at the individual, organizational, and contextual levels. These dynamics, in turn, inform a deeper understanding of the security threat posted by terrorists and criminal networks and how to respond more effectively. This book was published as a special issue of Terrorism and Political Violence.

Convergence

Convergence
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 275
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ISBN-10 : 1461937027
ISBN-13 : 9781461937029
Rating : 4/5 (27 Downloads)

Synopsis Convergence by : Michael Miklaucic

Deviant Globalization

Deviant Globalization
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Publisher : A&C Black
Total Pages : 311
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ISBN-10 : 9781441178107
ISBN-13 : 1441178104
Rating : 4/5 (07 Downloads)

Synopsis Deviant Globalization by : Nils Gilman

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Crimes Committed by Terrorist Groups

Crimes Committed by Terrorist Groups
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Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Total Pages : 258
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ISBN-10 : 9781437929591
ISBN-13 : 1437929591
Rating : 4/5 (91 Downloads)

Synopsis Crimes Committed by Terrorist Groups by : Mark S. Hamm

This is a print on demand edition of a hard to find publication. Examines terrorists¿ involvement in a variety of crimes ranging from motor vehicle violations, immigration fraud, and mfg. illegal firearms to counterfeiting, armed bank robbery, and smuggling weapons of mass destruction. There are 3 parts: (1) Compares the criminality of internat. jihad groups with domestic right-wing groups. (2) Six case studies of crimes includes trial transcripts, official reports, previous scholarship, and interviews with law enforce. officials and former terrorists are used to explore skills that made crimes possible; or events and lack of skill that the prevented crimes. Includes brief bio. of the terrorists along with descriptions of their org., strategies, and plots. (3) Analysis of the themes in closing arguments of the transcripts in Part 2. Illus.

Illicit

Illicit
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Publisher : Anchor
Total Pages : 351
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ISBN-10 : 9780307278562
ISBN-13 : 0307278565
Rating : 4/5 (62 Downloads)

Synopsis Illicit by : Moises Naim

A groundbreaking investigation of how illicit commerce is changing the world by transforming economies, reshaping politics, and capturing governments.In this fascinating and comprehensive examination of the underside of globalization, Moises Naím illuminates the struggle between traffickers and the hamstrung bureaucracies trying to control them. From illegal migrants to drugs to weapons to laundered money to counterfeit goods, the black market produces enormous profits that are reinvested to create new businesses, enable terrorists, and even to take over governments. Naím reveals the inner workings of these amazingly efficient international organizations and shows why it is so hard — and so necessary to contain them. Riveting and deeply informed, Illicit will change how you see the world around you.

Transnational Crime and the Criminal-Terrorist Nexus - Synergies and Corporate Trends

Transnational Crime and the Criminal-Terrorist Nexus - Synergies and Corporate Trends
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Publisher : CreateSpace
Total Pages : 96
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ISBN-10 : 1478380969
ISBN-13 : 9781478380962
Rating : 4/5 (69 Downloads)

Synopsis Transnational Crime and the Criminal-Terrorist Nexus - Synergies and Corporate Trends by : Col Jennifer L Hesterman

Addressing the convergence of organized crime, drug trafficking, and terrorism requires the new paradigm of strategic thinking ushered in by the war on terrorism. Such an effort cannot be seen through a diplomatic, military, law enforcement, financial, or intelligence lens alone. Rather, it demands a prism of all of these to offer a comprehensive and coordinated approach. Colonel Hesterman's analysis of this subject is accurate and timely. She provides a fresh look at the criminal/terrorist nexus and by examining corporate trends, provides unique insights into funding aspects of both activities. This important subject matter is ripe for further policy and substantive analytical focus. Analysts and policy makers alike can use her study's conclusions and recommendations in their efforts to protect our nation against this vexing threat.

Encyclopedia of Transnational Crime and Justice

Encyclopedia of Transnational Crime and Justice
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Publisher : SAGE
Total Pages : 545
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ISBN-10 : 9781412990776
ISBN-13 : 1412990777
Rating : 4/5 (76 Downloads)

Synopsis Encyclopedia of Transnational Crime and Justice by : Margaret E. Beare

Accessible and jargon-free and available in both print and electronic formats, the one-volume Encyclopedia of Transnational Crime and Justice contains a range of up-to-date entries that not only reflect transnational crime, but transnational justice.

Terrorist Recruitment of U.S. Gangs

Terrorist Recruitment of U.S. Gangs
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Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages : 167
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ISBN-10 : 9781498594424
ISBN-13 : 1498594425
Rating : 4/5 (24 Downloads)

Synopsis Terrorist Recruitment of U.S. Gangs by : D. Darell Dones

Since the September 11, 2001 US-Terrorist Attacks there has been an overwhelming increase in documented cases of violent acts of extremism made possible by radical terrorist recruitment of domestic gangs. These new, global criminal alliances combine tech-savvy radical extremists and the local knowledge and manpower of U.S.-based gangs creating a greater potential for biological attacks. As a result, both law enforcement and intelligence agencies have been forced to align their coordination efforts to a greater extent with colleges, universities, private infrastructures, and the military to shift national security efforts from reactive to proactive. D. Darell Dones examines the parallel terrorist-gang activities and prevailing psychosocial factors that explain the varying radical beliefs, causations, and behavioral mindset of these criminal partnerships.