Shyla Robinson, Manon Leprince, Natasha Louis, Caleb Adegbola, Ellie Price, Ashley Bloedorn, Raadhika Tandon, Imran Khan, Charles Bauman London Politica Shyla Robinson, Manon Leprince, Natasha Louis, Caleb Adegbola, Ellie Price, Ashley Bloedorn, Raadhika Tandon, Imran Khan, Charles Bauman London Politica

Mapping Transnational Organised Crime

This special report with the Conflict and Security Watch examines the risks that stem from transnational organised crime activities. Taking a case study approach, we explore some of the most pervasive criminal markets including those of illicit drugs, arms, charcoal, timber, and most devastatingly, humans. From these analyses, we find that organised crime can create or compound several threats to operations including undermining human rights consideration, sustainability initiatives, and fuelling corruption and conflict.

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Overlooked Political Risks for 2022: The Politicization of “Everything”

Pressing or emerging political and geopolitical risks that have flown under the radar, including;

  1. Contested perspectives of climate mitigation- Climate justice, reparations, and the politicisation of climate policy as a foreign policy tool and domestic issue.

  2. The politicisation of critical resources- Critical mineral supply chains, water security, and key commodities like semi-conductors.

  3. The growth of state-sponsored organised crime- Cyber activity and state-endorsed opioid sales.

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