The globalisation of crime constitutes a major security challenge to individuals, communities and states that requires a coordinated response from state and international agencies. In this course you will investigate the contemporary transnationalisation of criminal activity. You will examine the growth and increasing sophistication of illicit international transfers of money, goods and people. The course will analyse the causes and consequences of crimes such as political violence, money laundering, the trafficking of narcotics, people & firearms smuggling as well as emerging high tech crimes. You will critique the capacities and strategies employed by national and supranational actors to address these disparate global risks.