Overview

Illicit Trade is a growing threat to our digitally-driven society. Globalization, the use of high-tech communication and the emergence of a global market have created a vast range of opportunities for illicit activities that portray serious implications for the well being of states, individuals and communities alike. The Illicit Trade Group conducts research to investigate the causes, challenges and solutions to illicit trade practices and organize activities to enhance knowledge about the dark side of globalization.

The aim of ITG is to:

  • Contribute to a better understanding of illicit trade, the dark side of globalization. We aim at enhancing knowledge on those billion-dollar globalized industries that are parts of the world’s interconnected economy which overlap with - and exacerbate - terrorism, war, conflict, corruption, authoritarianism, and other contemporary security threats.

  • Create an environment in which students, researchers and practitioners can investigate the causes, challenges and solutions to illicit trade practices.

  • Provide and facilitate the dissemination of research findings and evidence on illicit trade and related security issues.

  • Foster a university-wide discussion on a broad range of themes that can feed directly the discussions on creating a sustainable global society and contributing to improved healthy ageing.


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