Transnational Crime Networks

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The essay explores the emergence of regional and intra-state conflicts following the Cold War, highlighting the prevalence of small arms as the primary weapon. It discusses the significant role of the international black market, which traffics between 250 to 300 million illegal small arms. Additionally, it examines how transnational crime organizations have developed sophisticated networks to exploit existing international systems and create new channels for arms trafficking, underscoring the complexities of modern conflict and crime.