Transnational Organized Crime: Significant Threat To International Community

To conclude, Transnational Organized Crime poses a significant threat to the international community because it can be associated with terrorism; it allows for the legitimacy of a state to be undermined; and because it affects both strong and weak states. Since 9/11, terrorism has been a huge threat for the security of most countries around the world. Recent attacks in Paris and Brussels only contribute to the fear that the West has of terrorist organizations. With the convergence of terrorist organizations and TOC, the threat of both grows immensely. In spite of this, terrorism takes precedence over TOC and many opportunities for transnational criminals to engage in their illicit activities still continue. Furthermore, TOC threatens the global