Transnational Organized Crime in Latin America and the Caribbean: From Evolving Threats and Responses to Integrated, Adaptive Solutions provides a comprehensive overview of and introduction to transnational organized crime in Latin America for the student and practitioner. It addresses the geography of illicit activities, including relationships between source, transit, and consumption zones, as well as illicit activities beyond narcotrafficking, such as illegal mining, contraband, human smuggling, and money laundering. It applies a typology of cartels, intermediate groups, gangs, and ideological groups to examine specific criminal organizations and the relationships between them. It makes a comparative assessment of government approaches to combatting transnational organized crime in the region, including discussions of interagency coordination, interdiction, targeting of criminal group leaders, the use of the military in law enforcement, law enforcement reform efforts, prison control, and international cooperation. It concludes by applying these thorough analyses to make concrete recommendations for both Latin American and United States policymakers.
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This book provides an overview of transnational organized crime in Latin America. It explores the geography of illicit activities, analyzes the relationships of specific groups, assesses the approaches of regional governments to combatting transnational organized crime, and recommends future action for regional governments and US policymakers.
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PrefaceChapter 1. IntroductionChapter 2. The Geography of Transnational Organized CrimeChapter 3. Transnational Organized Crime GroupsChapter 4. Comparative SolutionsChapter 5. The Path ForwardBibliographyAbout the Author
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One of the country's top experts on security and defense in the Americas, R. Evan Ellis, offers a comprehensive analysis of one of the most significant security and governance challenges facing the hemisphere. Dr. Ellis aptly emphasizes the need for collaborative, integrative approaches to confronting transnational criminal organizations. I expect this book to be required reading for all policymakers and academics interested in understanding and responding to this very complex challenge.
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781498567985
Publisert
2020-02-07
Utgiver
Vendor
Lexington Books
Vekt
363 gr
Høyde
223 mm
Bredde
153 mm
Dybde
18 mm
Aldersnivå
P, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
236

Forfatter

Biographical note

R. Evan Ellis is research professor of Latin American studies at the U.S. Army War College Strategic Studies Institute.