Today's podcast discussed different dimensions of transnational crime, emphasizing its global impact, root causes, and strategies for prevention and enforcement. One source focuses on human trafficking, highlighting its international scale, consequences, and the crucial role of data and global collaboration in addressing the issue. Another examines the increase in illicit trade and human trafficking during the COVID-19 pandemic, along with the measures taken to combat these challenges. Other sources delve into specific types of transnational crime, such as the illegal trade of cultural artifacts, drug trafficking in Southeast Asia (including the effects of cannabis legalization in Thailand on Singapore), illegal wildlife trade, and the intricacies of tackling cybercrime. These discussions reveal the difficulties of international law enforcement and underscore the importance of cross-border cooperation. Lastly, student assignments analyze related topics, including piracy, Somali piracy, and Singapore's anti-corruption efforts, applying theoretical concepts to practical scenarios.

Reference
Finckenauer, J. O. (2000). Meeting the Challenge of Transnational Crime. National Institue of Justice. https://www.ojp.gov/pdffiles1/jr000244b.pdf

United Nations. (2016). Combating transnational crime. Inter-Agency Task Forc on Financing for Development. https://www.un.org/esa/ffd/wp content/uploads/2016/01/Combating-transnational-crime_IOM_IATF-Issue-Brief.pdf

This analysis explores urban resilience and security using the Safe Cities Index. It reveals a link between high-performing cities and wealth/transparency, and examines the impacts of COVID-19 and climate change on urban safety, emphasizing the need for resilient planning and governance.

Reference:
Kiestra, P. (2019). Safe cities index 2019: Urban security and resilience in an interconnected world. The Economist. https://safecities.economist.com/safe-cities-index-2019/

Kielstra, P. (2021). Safe Cities Index 2021 - New expectation demand a new coherence. The Economist. https://safecities.economist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Safe-Cities-Index-2021_eng.pdf