The nexus of extremism and trafficking : scourge of the world or so much hype? / Russell D. Howard, Colleen Traughber.

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Howard, Russell D., author.

Traughber, Colleen, author.

Contributor:

Joint Special Operations University (U.S.). JSOU Press, publisher.

Series:

JSOU report ; 13-6.

JSOU report ; 13-6

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Transnational crime.

Human trafficking.

Illegal arms transfers.

Drug traffic.

Special forces (Military science).

Genre:

Online resources.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xii, 81 pages) : illustrations.

Place of Publication:

MacDill Air Force Base, Florida : The JSOU Press, 2013.

Summary:

The authors delve into the nexus between violent extremist elements and transnational criminal elements by first clarifying whether a real problem exists, and if so, what is the appropriate role for Special Operations Forces (SOF) in confronting it. The authors bring rigor to the subject matter by dissecting the issue of intention and opportunities of criminal organization and violent extremists. The authors note the wide variance in the motivations and opportunities of both different criminal organizations and extremist organizations, and make clear that the trafficking of humans, weapons, drugs, and contraband (HWDC) is a natural way for the criminals and extremists to cooperate. To bring the issue into focus, the authors systematically examine case studies dealing with the nexus between specific organizations and HWDC trafficking opportunities. The authors transition from the vignettes to how this nexus will impact SOF and interagency partners. They then identify issues for SOF including the traditional delineation between law enforcement activities and military activities.

Contents:

Introduction

1. The big four of trafficking : human, weapons, drugs, and contraband

2. Challenges and opportunities

3. The terrorist-trafficking nexus and special operations forces.

Notes:

"October 2013"--Cover.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 61-81).

Online resource, PDF version; title from title page (viewed May 25, 2017).

Other Format:

Print version: Howard, Russell D. Nexus of extremism and trafficking

OCLC:

923027460