3.00 Credits
This course will examine the diverse dimensions of transnational crime. Students will examine and discuss historical and contemporary patterns, modus operandi, capabilities, and vulnerabilities of transnational criminals and organizations. Course content includes an introduction to transnational crime, a discussion of the "problem" of transnational crime, a review of illicit activities of transnational criminal organizations, an examination of the link between transnational crime and terrorism, a review of contemporary approaches to combating transnational crime, and area studies covering Europe, Russia, the Middle East, Asia, Africa and The Americas. Area studies will include a review of American, Italian, French, Mexican, Asian, Middle Eastern, & African criminal enterprises, traditional organized crime, outlaw motorcycle gangs, and other transnational criminal enterprises