Trust in the crypto-drug markets
The unintended consequences of aggressive drug control interventions have made the use and trade of illegal substances more resilient, both offline and via the darknet. However, the emerging field of...
View ArticleIs Mexico really in a state of conflict
During our work monitoring the world’s armed conflicts, we look at a number of criteria to discern whether a country is in conflict, rather than suffering from high levels of violent criminality. A...
View ArticleFARC demobilisation
Following the successful disarmament of the FARC, the UN Security Council unanimously voted, on 10th July, to establish a second mission in Colombia to monitor the political, economic and social...
View ArticleCorruption Honduras
The public despair driving recent protests stems, in part, from the enormous power of organised crime groups.
View ArticleIllegal trafficking and conflict
Crime prolongs and deepens conflicts, and can frustrate the pursuit of lasting peace. Efforts to prevent or limit conflict should take the impact of criminal activity - such as the smuggling of drugs,...
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