Introduction Drug trafficking is inherently a cross-border activity, involving multiple jurisdictions and complex criminal networks. As a result, national legal systems alone are insufficient to effectively combat such crimes. Turkey occupies a critical position between Asia and Europe, making it a key transit country in global drug trafficking routes. This strategic location necessitates strong international […]
Introduction Drug trafficking is inherently transnational, involving complex networks that operate across borders. As a result, no single state can effectively combat drug-related crimes in isolation. International cooperation has become essential in addressing the global nature of drug trafficking. International law provides the legal foundation for such cooperation by establishing common rules, obligations, and mechanisms. […]
Summary: Arms smuggling and terrorist financing are intertwined threats that exploit gaps in export controls, trade finance, NPO oversight, virtual-asset rails, and weak border/transshipment regimes. A resilient defense aligns export-control compliance (end-use/end-user controls, diversion prevention) with robust AML/CFT (risk assessment, CDD/EDD, screening, TBML controls, and timely suspicious transaction reporting). Institutions should anchor their programs in […]