| ID | 086360 |
| Title Proper | Organised criminal groups and conflict |
| Other Title Information | nature and consequences of interdependence |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | McMullin, Jaremey |
| Publication | 2009. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | The relationship between criminality and conflict subverts traditional assumptions about organised crime. Consequently, analysis of the 'criminal' must be anchored to specific conflict contexts rather than to a universal typology of organised criminal groups. Organised crime and conflict are interdependent. In several conflict states, organised crime has exacerbated the level of violence and contributed to conflict's intractability. Conflict, meanwhile, creates unique opportunities for criminality to flourish and amplifies the threat that criminal groups pose to security, development and governance. Unless the peculiar supply and demand dynamics of conflict are addressed by the peace process, law enforcement initiatives alone will fail. |
| `In' analytical Note | Civil Wars Vol. 11, No. 1; Mar 2009: p.75 - 102 |
| Journal Source | Civil Wars Vol. 11, No. 1; Mar 2009: p.75 - 102 |
| Key Words | Organised Criminal Groups ; Conflict ; Interdependence ; Criminal ; Peace Process ; Law Enforcement |