Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: https://hdl.handle.net/10419/320687 
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Year of Publication: 
2024
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[Journal:] Journal of Illicit Economies and Development (JIED) [ISSN:] 2516-7227 [Volume:] 6 [Issue:] 1 [Year:] 2024 [Pages:] 30-41
Publisher: 
LSE Press, London
Abstract: 
This study asserts that the repatriation of foreign fighters from the conflict in Ukraine poses a significant threat to the peace and stability of the Southeast Europe within the realm of organized crime. It contends that Southeast Europe serves as fertile ground for foreign fighters during times of war crises, facilitating their exploitation by organized crime for illicit purposes. Regarding the context of the Southeast Europe, the study argues, firstly, that serious organized crime groups demonstrate a propensity to recruit individuals with military experience. Secondly, it underscores the historical roots of foreign fighter presence in the region, including the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Lastly, it highlights the inadequate response and policies at both national and European Union levels to address this concern in the region.
Subjects: 
Organised crime
foreignfighters
terrorism
war in Ukraine
Southeast Europe
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