In this episode, our speakers will discuss the latest special issue from JIED, which addresses the history, policies and practice of drug control in Asia. Including, historical landmarks such as drug control policy developments at the national level, which shaped the international regime over the last two centuries; public health and the history of…

In this episode, the speakers dive into the JIED special issue 'Illicities - City-Making and Organized Crime'. Cities concentrate economic wealth and political power, leading to conflicts over social organization, political participation, and resource distribution. Scholars in the social sciences, particularly urban geography, have long examined th…

Professor Jay Albanese is joined by a number of guests to discuss the organized crime and corruption in Ukraine - looking at the past, present and the future. In their discussion, they reflect on how the ongoing conflict is shaping the landscape of organized crime in the country, and the impact the war might have on illicit markets in the future. P…

John is joined by a number of guest to discuss the last decade of drug policy advocacy. Where they will evaluate the outcomes, challenges and opportunities of advocacy. Presenter: John Collins, Editor-in-Chief of the Journal and Director of Academic Engagement, Global Initiative against Transnational Organized Crime Guests: Diane Steber Büchli, Sen…

In this episode John is joined by the pre-eminent scholar of global drug markets – Professor Peter Reuter. Presenter: John Collins, Editor-in-Chief of the Journal and Director of Academic Engagement, Global Initiative against Transnational Organized Crime Guest(s) Professor Peter Reuter is a Distinguished University Professor in the School of Publi…

In this episode John and his panel of guests will be discussing the environmental impact of illicit economies. Presenter: John Collins, Editor-in-Chief of the Journal and Director of Academic Engagement, Global Initiative against Transnational Organized Crime Guests Angela Me – the Chief of the Research Branch at UNODC María Alejandra Velez – Profe…

In this episode John and his guests will be discussing Urban Peace and Illicit Economies. Urban Peace special issue. Presenter: John Collins, Editor-in-Chief of the Journal and Director of Academic Engagement, Global Initiative against Transnational Organized Crime Guests Achim Wennmann, Senior Researcher, Graduate Institute of International and De…

In the first episode of Crime Beyond Borders, John speaks with three leading experts into the illicit markets in Brazil, their connections with legal activities and the institutional responses. Presenter: John Collins, Editor-in-Chief of the Journal and Director of Academic Engagement, Global Initiative against Transnational Organized Crime Speaker…