Socio-Economic Factors and Their Effects on the Rise of Narco-cultures and Drug Trafficking
Discuss how neoliberalism, globalization, and capitalism have all contributed to the expansion of transnational organized crime (TOC), including drug trafficking (DT) as well as to the development and expansion of Narcocorridos (narco-cultures). What are some consequences of neoliberalism (e.g. reference to economic failure, economic strain, unemployment, income inequality, structural inequalities, political instability, rise in corruption) on DT? How have factors such as poor socio-economic conditions, strain, police corruption and/or political instability led to the presence, popularity, and influence of narco-cultures (and thus drug trafficking in general)? More specifically, why would one argue that the “Robin Hood” archetype that has contributed to the rise in drug trafficking can be accredited to social, political, and economic conditions present in countries such as Mexico, for example? Elaborate on the effects of various socio-cultural, political and economic factors on the rise and continuation of drug trafficking in a specific country/region. Make references to the assigned readings and provide clear examples/ref to studies.
The essay must have a title that reflect the main focus of your report
Introduction: The purpose of this report and why it is import ant ( 150 words)
Description of the three ports and their vulnerabilities based on the risky facilities concept ( 400 words) You might want to provide a table comparing the characteristic features of the three ports based on the Clarke and Eck (2007)’s assessment of risky facilities on the following 7 features : Variations in Size, Hot products, Location, Repeat victimization, Crime attractors, Poor design and layout .Poor management
Discussion: Explain briefly based on the above assessment of how these ports are vulnerable for varied drug smuggling and what needs to be done to reduce the opportunities within the ports (300 words)
Conclusion: Describe the seaport authorities (domestic and international ) collaboration polices for intelligence, and investigation between the move of the drugs from supply and destination ports. (150 words)
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