| Sayaka Fukumi & Francesco Marelli |
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The 2nd ECPR General Conference in Marburg, Germany, ended as a success with many participants enjoying their discussions officially and privately. The ECPR SGOC is building up its network across the world slowly but steadily - our development although fast is not as quick as that of transnational criminal organisations. Whilst the conference took place in a friendly atmosphere with lively and fruitful discussions, there is an increased level of violence, hostility and death in some parts of the world.
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This issue of eNewsletter focuses on the connection between terrorist groups and criminal organisations. .<read>
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| The group is keen to increase membership and would ask members to help in this recruitment process, in particular, by suggesting possible new members. Members do not have to be from an ECPR institution. We are interested in expanding our network to recruit academics and practitioners so that we can have an exchange of ideas and develop projects together. Please suggest names if you can. |
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New Function on eNewsletter |
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There is a change in the 'Comments from Readers' section. Readers now can directly post their comments and respond to others comments. Opinions and suggestions about possible topics of our special issues are also welcome. However, please make sure that your choice of words in the comment is appropriate for public viewing. |
| We are please to announce the publications of two books by SGOC members: Criminal finances and organising crime in Europe co-edited by Klaus von Lampe and Globalizzazione e Criminalita by Monica Massari et al. Von Lampe has also published a edited book in 2002 entitled Upperworld and Underworld in Cross-Border Crime. The information related to these books can be found in our New Books section below. |
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Establishing Database on Organised Crime Study |
At the University of Turin (Italy), there is a project to establish a standardised data collection method for the study of organised crime led by Professor Fabio Armao (Department of International Relations). <read>
To know more about this, read Armao's paper concerning this project. <read [PDF file]>
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A project organised by Monica Massari co-ordination with TNI and Gruppo Abele to investigate the flow of synthetic drugs in three Europen cities and linkage with criminal organisations. For further information on this project, read Monica Massari's report. <read [PDF file]>
Also, hard copy of complete report is available by ordering TNI.
Consult websites of TNI and Gruppo Abele, or its magazine NarcoMafie. |
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Calls for Journal Articles |
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| Book reviews: |
| 500-900 words, original books in language of your choice but reviews should be written in English. Indicate the language of the book. <send> |
| Conference reports: |
| about 1000 words max. in English. Share your experience at conferences with those who are unable to attend them. <send> |
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