Globalisation and Crime

• What are examples of global crimes?

  Trafficking, cyber crimes, financial crimes
• What is globalisation?

  Interconnection of different regions worldwide
• What does economic globalisation involve?

  Increased global trade and transnational companies
• What is cultural globalisation?

  Intermixing of ideas and communication between cultures
• What is a downside of globalisation?

  Increase in global crime
• What are global crimes?

  Crimes occurring in multiple regions worldwide
• What is trafficking in the context of global crimes?

  Moving drugs, people, or weapons internationally
• Who commits global crimes?

  Lone operators, organized networks, and governments
• What is the estimated global value of trafficking?

  Between $1.6 to $2.2 trillion
• What percentage of the population used drugs in 2022?

  5.4 percent
• What is the projected cost of cyber crime by 2026?

  $20 trillion
• What is RansomWare?

  A type of cyber crime demanding payment for data
• What is the estimated amount of corporate funds in tax havens?

  Several trillions of dollars
• What is the conceptual problem with labeling tax havens as criminal?

  They often exploit legal loopholes
• What trend is observed in global terrorism according to the Global Terrorism Index?

  Trends in global terrorism are decreasing
• What percentage of terrorism deaths occur in conflict-ridden countries?

  More than 90 percent
• How has economic globalisation affected crime?

  Increased trade has led to more smuggling
• What role do Transnational Corporations play in global crime?

  They engage in law evasion and tax evasion
• What is a significant aspect of sex trafficking related to globalisation?

  Men seek cheap prostitutes in poorer countries
• How does cultural globalisation contribute to global crime?

  It may lead to cultural clashes and conflicts
• What are the key aspects of globalisation that affect crime?

  • Economic globalisation: increased trade and inequality
  • Cultural globalisation: communication and cultural clashes
  • Technological advancements: rise in cyber crime
• What are the classifications of global crimes?

  1. Trafficking: drugs, people, weapons
  2. Cyber Crimes: phishing, extortion, fraud
  3. Financial Crimes: tax evasion
  4. International terrorism
  5. Green crimes
• How do economic and cultural globalisation interconnect with crime?

  • Economic globalisation increases opportunities for smuggling and trafficking.
  • Cultural globalisation leads to conflicts and radicalization.
  • Both contribute to the rise of organized crime networks.
• What are the consequences of global crimes for individuals and society?

  • Loss of tax revenue
  • Increased insecurity and fear
  • Damage to social structures and communities
• How does globalisation influence the nature and extent of crime?

  • Facilitates illegal trade and smuggling
  • Increases opportunities for cyber crime
  • Creates conditions for organized crime to thrive
• What is a horrible aspect of global crime mentioned in the text?

  Sex trafficking
• Why do men from developed countries seek prostitutes in Eastern Europe?

  They look for cheap prostitutes
• What promise do young women trafficked into sex work often receive?

  Something better than sex work
• What fuels the global trade of drugs according to the text?

  Inequality between poorer and richer countries
• What are the consequences of cultural globalization on societies?

  • Increased communication between cultures
  • More cultural clashes
  • Conflicts between ordinary people and traditional political orders
• What is an example of cultural clash mentioned in the text?

  Women in Iran posting on Instagram
• How have radical interpretations of Islam affected Europe?

  They contributed to various terror attacks
• What is the misconception about exposure to new ideas and violent cultural clashes?

  Most people are stuck in social media bubbles
• What does the United Nations outline regarding human rights?

  Nations cannot breach certain rights
• What significant change occurred after the UN Human Rights Convention?

  Governments can be held accountable for crimes
• What has the internet changed regarding global crime?

  It has created more opportunities for crime
• How can individuals become unwitting victims of cyber crime?

  Through phishing emails and dodgy software
• What role does the Deep Web and Dark Web play in global crime?

  Facilitates trade in illegal goods and services
• What are the consequences of global crimes for individuals and society?

  • Many losers from developing countries
  • Trafficked individuals and drug mules suffer
  • Migrants may lose life savings
  • Opportunities in illegal markets exist
• How can growing Cocaine be seen as an opportunity for Colombian farmers?

  It offers more money than growing Coffee