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Zusatztext "This book provides a highly compelling analysis of the ways in which transnational organized crime and illicit markets threaten human! national! and international security. By asking fundamental questions and answering them in a systematic and incisive fashion! Mandel makes a unique and important contribution to both the understanding of organized crime and the nature of the challenges to security in the twenty-first century." Informationen zum Autor Robert Mandel is Professor of International Affairs at Lewis & Clark College in Portland, Oregon. He has published ten books and more than 40 articles and book chapters dealing with global security and conflict issues. His special continuing interest is in reconceptualizing the prevailing international security environment and the challenges it poses. He has a background in government intelligence work and has testified before the United States Congress. Klappentext This book constitutes the first major study showing (1) when transnational organized crime is likely to use corruption and violence tactics, (2) when transnational criminal activities most affect individual and state security, and (3) when the negative consequences of these tactics and activities can be most successfully combated. Zusammenfassung This book constitutes the first major study showing (1) when transnational organized crime is likely to use corruption and violence tactics, (2) when transnational criminal activities most affect individual and state security, and (3) when the negative consequences of these tactics and activities can be most successfully combated.
