Chat with AIExam 36: International Organized Crime
Describe how according to Godson and Olson's paper on international organized crime criminal organizations' scope of action and range of capabilities throughout the world are undergoing profound change by explaining three new characteristics of international organized crime (ICOs) and how they differ sharply from traditional local and domestic crime groups.
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Answered by Examlex AI CopilotAccording to Godson and Olson's paper, international organized crime (ICOs) are exhibiting three new characteristics that sharply differentiate them from traditional local and domestic crime groups.
Firstly, ICOs are increasingly transnational in nature, operating across multiple countries and continents. This is a stark departure from traditional crime groups that are confined to a specific locality or region. The globalization of the economy and advancements in technology have facilitated the expansion of ICOs' operations beyond national borders, allowing them to exploit differences in legal and regulatory frameworks across countries to their advantage.
Secondly, ICOs are highly adaptable and agile, able to quickly respond to changes in the global landscape. Unlike traditional crime groups that may be limited by local law enforcement or community dynamics, ICOs have the ability to pivot their operations in response to law enforcement crackdowns or shifts in market demand. This flexibility allows them to stay ahead of law enforcement efforts and continue to thrive in the face of adversity.
Lastly, ICOs have diversified their criminal activities, engaging in a wide range of illicit enterprises beyond traditional drug trafficking and smuggling. These activities may include cybercrime, human trafficking, money laundering, and corruption, among others. This diversification allows ICOs to spread their risk and maximize their profits, while also making it more challenging for law enforcement to combat their activities.
Overall, these three new characteristics of ICOs - transnational operations, adaptability, and diversified criminal activities - set them apart from traditional local and domestic crime groups and present unique challenges for law enforcement and policymakers in addressing the evolving threat of international organized crime.
All of the following factors suggest that international criminal organizations (ICOs) are likely to expand in the future EXCEPT
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Which of the following correctly identifies three new characteristics of international organized crime?
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All of the following features distinguish a criminal organization from regular criminal activity, from a legitimate business enterprise, or from economic activity in underground or informal economies EXCEPT
(39) Describe and discuss (1) the environmental factors enabling international criminal organizations (ICOs) growing ability to challenge individual states; (2) some of the advantages they enjoy over traditional local crime groups. What factors are likely to contribute to their (ICOs) expansion in the future? Do you believe the threat I is likely to have to get much worse before a more concerted global law enforcement effort is made to deal with ICOs-why or why not?
(32) The new international criminal organizations (ICOs) differ sharply from traditional local and domestic crime groups
(39) Throughout the world criminal organizations' scope of action and range of capabilities are undergoing profound change; all of the following are working to their advantage EXCEPT
(29) The new international criminal organizations (ICOs) enjoy many advantages over traditional local crime groups, including all of the following EXCEPT
(35) Describe the features, according to Godson and Olson, that distinguish a criminal organization from regular criminal activity, from a legitimate business enterprise, or from economic activity in underground or informal economies. Do you agree that, taken collectively, these new international crime organizations (ICOs) represent a major and significant threat? Can you think of any ways in which these organizations' activities could impact you, personally, now or in the near future?
(29) The rise of better-organized, internationally based criminal groups is creating
(32) A number of environmental factors support the international criminal organizations (ICOs) growing ability to challenge individual states; these include all of the following EXCEPT
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