Bücher der Reihe Routledge Transnational Crime and Corruption

Georgia is one of the most corrupt and crime-ridden nations of the former Soviet Union. Important changes have been made since the Rose Revolution in Georgia to address the organized crime and pervasive corruption. This book surveys various aspects of organized crime and corruption in Georgia and also the reforms since the Rose Revolution.

Examines Russia's attempts to tackle the challenges of the increasing security threats of rising crime, corruption and terrorism that it has experienced since the break-up of the Soviet Union in 1991. This book demonstrates the close links between the rising drug trade, border problems, migration issues, organized crime, corruption and terrorism.

Human trafficking, and the related problems of organised crime and prostitution, has become a serious problem for post-Soviet countries since the dissolution of the Soviet Union. This book examines human trafficking from post-Soviet countries, exploring the extent of the problem and discussing countermeasures, both local and at the global level.

Examines irregular migration from former Soviet states to the United States. This book discusses reasons for migration; the profile of migrants; how the process works, how migrants obtain US visas; where they work once arrived; and, if they intend to return home.

Important changes have occurred in transnational crime and human trafficking during the years. Examining transnational crime, human trafficking and its implications for human security from both Western and Asian perspectives, this book outlines the overall picture of organized crime and human trafficking in the world.

This book, based on extensive original research, surveys the most enduring aspects of organized crime and corruption in Georgia and the most important reforms since the Rose Revolution.

This book discusses how far large multinational corporations are involved, intentionally and unintentionally, in such exploitative labor practices. It explores how far corporations are driven to seek cheap labour by the need to remain commercially competitive, examines how the problem often lies with corporations¿ subcontractors, who are not as well controlled as they might be, and outlines and assesses measures being taken by governments and international agencies to eradicate the problem.

This book examines Russiäs attempts to tackle the challenges of the new and increasing security threats of rising crime, corruption and terrorism that it has experienced since the break-up of the Soviet Union in 1991. It demonstrates the close links between the rising drug trade, border problems, migration issues, organized crime, corruption and terrorism.

This book examines human trafficking from post-Soviet countries, exploring the full extent of the problem and discussing countermeasures, at both the local and the global level, and considering the problem in all its aspects.

This book examines why the number of entrepreneurs is declining so rapidly in Putin¿s Russia, how many economic opportunities are being irrevocably lost each year in Russia, and why entrepreneurship has become one of the most dangerous occupations in Russia over the last decade.

This book examines the illicit trade in antiquities, a trade which has increased massively following the destruction and looting of ancient Near Eastern sites in the Middle East.

This book examines the illicit trade in antiquities, a trade which has increased massively following the destruction and looting of ancient Near Eastern sites in the Middle East. Focusing on the distribution networks for looted antiquities, especially the routes to the West, the book considers the dealers and facilitators who are key in getting the objects to market, explores the methods used including online marketplaces and social media sites, analyses demand and buyers, revealing that objects are often available at very affordable prices. It outlines the efforts of law enforcement agencies, including the military, and legal systems to contain the trade. Throughout the book highlights the difficulties of putting a stop to this illicit trade, particularly in a conflict region.