The Politics of Organized Crime and the Organized Crime of Politics

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Focusing on the intricate ties between organized crime and elite structures, the author emphasizes the need for collaboration between political science and criminology to grasp the complexities of this issue. Through case studies from Asia, Latin America, and Europe, the work draws on the theories of notable thinkers like Max Horkheimer and Antonio Gramsci. It explores the historical context of the world drug economy and the evolution of crime in the former Soviet Union, while also contemplating the future of organized crime amid advanced globalization.