The Convergence of Terrorism and Transnational Crime in Central Asia |
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Authors: | Liana Eustacia Reyes Shlomi Dinar |
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Institution: | 1. Department of Politics and International Relations New York University New York, NY, USA;2. Department of Politics and International Relations School of International and Public Affairs Florida International University Miami, FL, USA |
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Abstract: | This article examines the convergence among ethnic groups, narco-traffickers, insurgents, and terror organizations in Central Asia. It analyzes the lucrative business of drug trafficking and the diffusion of globalization, which have undoubtedly brought these once disparate groups together. It will explore how the increasing movement of illicit goods and people, proliferation of transportation technology, growing infrastructure, cooperative ethnicities, as well as a shared need for funding, have provided these groups with an opportunity to consolidate their efforts in ways that were not possible in the past. |
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