Summary
The book shows (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 combatted.
Contents
1. Introduction: the central question -- 2. Transnational organized crime's changing threat -- 3. Corruption/violence and individual/state security -- 4. Major transnational criminal organizations -- 5. Major transnational criminal activities -- 6. Analysis of case patterns -- 7. Links between transnational criminals and terrorists -- 8. Conclusion: policy implications.