Overview

War has deeply shaped human history, but the faces of modern conflict are changing. Beyond traditional causes like the pursuit of power, territorial disputes, and ethnic tensions, a growing threat is emerging: Organized Crime. In unstable regions, criminal networks find the perfect breeding ground to expand their influence through modern technology and cross-border operations. The scientific analysis in this book illuminates the dangerous symbiosis between armed conflict and globally active syndicates. Criminal organizations no longer just threaten national security; they systematically undermine the rule of law and state institutions. Through the ""Crime-as-a-Service"" model, they offer everything from money laundering to cyber-attacks, exploiting the mechanisms of globalization to funnel illegal profits into legitimate economic cycles. In the face of these hybrid threats, a shift in perspective is required. This creeping destabilization of our world order can only be countered through coordinated global strategies, political reforms, and strengthened law enforcement. This is a profound analysis of the power of crime in today’s crisis zones and the urgent necessity for international cooperation.

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Heiko M. Edlinger, Senior Compliance Manager & Postdoctoral-Researcher

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