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Illicit Networks in an Age of Globalization
This discussion of Illicit Networks will focus on examining the two-way linkages between global driving forces and Illicit Networks; furthermore, how Illicit Networks flexibly adapt to take advantage of global driving forces. Our examination will look initially at three specific areas. Clifford.D.Duffy (talk) 14:34, 19 May 2010 (UTC)

of Globalization on Illicit Networks'''
Globalization is a never ending process that brings about new advances in criminal activity. The technological breakthroughs being established, accounts for illicit trade that is globally expanding. Globalization not only benefits licit businesses but also professional criminals and terrorists through illicit networks. The range of organized crime activities has diversified as a result of globalization expanding into international trade. Globalization has given international crime groups the ability to move freely between borders and expand their operations. Drug traffickers, arms dealers, producers of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) and various other criminals are enabled by modern technologies. In return, they are increasingly developing into powerful global networks. (Bianca Taylor) 07:55, 28 May 2010
 * Breakthrough Technologies – How technology fuels and facilitates Illicit Networks
 * Drug Trafficking – Networks sustained expansion and rampant profit fuel an international business
 * Arms Trafficking – Networks use arms as a trading commodity, source of power, and precursor to violence
 * WMD proliferation – Illicit Networks could be a major factor in regional and international balance

of Illicit Networks on Civil Governance and Legitimate Commerce'''

 * Civil Governance – Illicit Networks as shadow powers (de facto governance) in civil society
 * Political mechanisms – Networks use of bribery, extortion, and intimidation to be the puppet masters
 * Financial operations anchoring illicit Networks
 * World currency – Impact of Illicit Networks financial operations on legitimate local and international markets
 * Virtual money – A new unregulated frontier or the wild-wild economic internet
 * Ungoverned territory – Illicit Networks use of lawless areas and how they sustain permissive environments
 * Nation State Cooperation – Challenges and opportunities for regional and international cooperation against Illicit Networks
 * Failed or Failing States – potential roles of Illicit Networks in threatened states and the consequences

Geography and Illicit Networks'''

 * Limited Resources – How resource contests could be lucrative venue for Illicit Networks
 * Urbanization and Demographics – How Human Geography impacts Illicit Networks Impact Human Geography