Events
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Lines, Flows, and Transnational Crime: Toward a Revised Approach to Countering the Underworld of Globalization
GMU Arlington Campus 3351 Fairfax Dr, Arlington, VA, United StatesCINA and Mason’s Terrorism, Transnational Crime and Corruption Center (TraCCC) welcomed Alan Bersin, a renowned authority on transnational crime and international relations. His presentation proposed a new framework for combating transnational criminal activity. Mr. Bersin argues that Global illicit flows perpetrated by organized crime, in the interstices of lawful trade and travel, represent the principal…
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Illegal Logging, Environmental Crime, and Human Trafficking
The environmental crime of illegal logging creates a layered web of exploitation. Natural resources, protected lands, and threated species of plants and trees are exploited as well as trafficked labor. Criminal networks often force indigenous populations into slavery and other non-indigenous victims are trafficked to illegally harvest timber. Illegal logging represents 10-30% of the wood…
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The FBI Profiler and the Psychopath: A Glimpse into the Mind of this Most Devastating Personality Disorder
CINA researcher Mary Ellen O’Toole will take you into the mind of the psychopath—”the most intriguing, frightening, and challenging personality I ever dealt with in my career as an FBI Special Agent Profiler.”
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Human Trafficking and the Extractive Industry: Environmental Degradation and Human Rights Challenges
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#ExpeditionHacks: Combating Human Trafficking
GMU Arlington Campus 3351 Fairfax Dr, Arlington, VA, United StatesCINA, Blue Compas, Mason’s School of Policy and Government, and Mason’s Terrorism, Transnational Crime and Corruption Center (TRACCC) present #ExpeditionHacks Social Impact Series: Combating Human Trafficking. Human trafficking is a global enterprise that is second only to drug trafficking as the most profitable criminal business. It takes many forms, including labor trafficking and sex trafficking.…
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Illegal Fishing, Human Trafficking, and Wildlife Trafficking: Ecological Crises and Security
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Human Trafficking and the Illicit Cigarette Trade: Global Consequences
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COE Summit 2018
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CINA-Organized Session on Detecting and Disrupting Transnational Criminal Activities
University of Virginia and Rivanna Station in Charlottesville, VACINA Director Dr. Anthony Stefanidis organized and moderated the panel on Detecting and Disrupting Transnational Criminal Activities as part of the 2018 Commonwealth Conference on National Defense and Intelligence (www.ccndi.org), in Charlottesville, VA, on June 11, 2018. A featured a panel of experts on the topic of transnational criminal activities, comprised of CINA researchers Dr.…
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Cybercrime and Human Trafficking
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Cybercrime and Human Trafficking RESPECT Webinar
WebinarThis webinar is the 6th and final webinar in the 2018 RESPECT webinar series, “The Human Trafficking – Organized Crime Nexus: Intersections, Vulnerabilities, and Analysis for the Private Sector.” This webinar series explores how human trafficking can intersect with other forms of organized crime and provide promising practices, strategies, and responses to alleviate further vulnerabilities for the…
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DHS Centers of Excellence Congressional Staff Luncheon Briefing
Congressional Room South, Capitol Visitors CenterThe invitation only briefing will explain how the DHS Centers of Excellence (COE) play a crucial role in carrying out the DHS Science and Technology Directorate’s mission and serve as the only university research program dedicated to solving critical homeland security challenges. The program is operated by the DHS Office of University Programs through Congressional…
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CINA Information Session
CINA is hosting an information session at George Mason University's Fairfax campus on Friday September 28th from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. in Exploratory Hall 3301. Lead by center director Anthony Stefanidis, the information session will offer insight into CINA's past and future events, ongoing research, and its benefits to DHS and the university.
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October 24 Panel on Gangs, Migration, and Homeland Security
George Mason UniveristyGangs, Migration, and Homeland Security Panel Join world-renown experts to discuss three key questions: How is the phenomenon of Central American migration related to Northern Triangle and U.S. gang activity? How do such activities challenge national security? In light of the 2018 mid-term election, how is this issue evolving in the public debate?
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CINA Distinguished Speakers Series 2019: The Business of Transnational Crime, Channing Mavrellis
Sign up to attend through Eventbrite. Channing Mavrellis is a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), transnational crime analyst, and author of the March 2017 report, “Transnational Crime and the Developing World,” which explores 11 different criminal markets, and their dynamics and impact on developing countries. Join us on Tuesday March 5th in Exploratory Hall 3301…