Crime

Countering illicit and unregulated money flows

Since its beginnings in 1989, the international anti-money laundering regime has not worked as well as intended. After two decades of failed efforts, experts still ponder how to implement one that does work. A bolder initiative is required at the United Nations level, moving from recommendations...

Indulto de mulas en Ecuador, una propuesta sensata

Pien Metaal

Withdrawal Symptoms in the Golden Triangle

Drug control agencies have called the significant decline in opium production in Southeast Asia over the past decade a 'success story'. This casts serious doubts on this claim noting that Southeast Asia suffers from a variety of 'withdrawal symptoms' that leave little reason for optimism.

Money Laundering, Tax Evasion and Financial Regulation

Tom Blickman

Brazil

TNI

'Paco' Under Scrutiny

Tom Blickman

Equipo Intercambios, Giorgina Garibotto et al.

Based on two studies carried out in the cities of Buenos Aires and Montevideo, this report examines the origin, characteristics and impact of the explosive increase in cocaine base paste in urban areas.

Crime and Globalisations Activities 2003-2008

TNI

A law unto themselves?

Oscar Reyes

G8 and Security

Tom Blickman

The exceptional and draconian become the norm

TNI

Tony Bunyan