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SUMMARY:GBA’s Fall 2019 Symposium: The Future of Money\, Governance\, & the Law
DESCRIPTION:Criminal Investigations and Network Analysis Center\, along with The George Mason University Schar School of Policy and Government along with cosponsor\nthe Government Blockchain Association (GBA)\, are pleased to bring you an interdisciplinary perspective on blockchain technology and the future of money\, governance and the law.  Come join over 300 government\, industry and academic leaders on the Arlington Campus of George Mason University. \nFor two full days\, we will examine the future of money\, governance and the law. Government\, industry and academic leaders will explore where the global financial and economic systems are going. GBA’s fall 2019 symposium will cover topics about how the emergence and adoption of digital currencies\, tokens\, and related technologies impact our public and private institutions. \nMoreover\, our speakers will explore how technology – including cryptocurrency\, blockchain technology\, and AI – are impacting the public and private sector. \nTake some time to review where GBA’s civil servants work\, and the diverse perspectives that GBA members bring to an event like our fall 2019 symposium. Our event at George Mason University in Arlington\, VA will include thought leaders from around the world. We also will feature some of our blockchain technology demonstrations from award-winning solution providers!  \nSee the the GBA event website for more information.
URL:https://cina.gmu.edu/event/cina-distinguished-speaker-series/
LOCATION:George Mason University\, Arlington
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190731T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190801T170000
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SUMMARY:Centers of Excellence Summit 2019
DESCRIPTION:Visit Summit website for more information. \nJoin us on Wednesday July 31st and Thursday August 1st and George Mason University’s Arlington Campus for this convergence of subject matter experts across academia\, industry\, and government to identify and discuss evolving homeland security challenges. \nCOE Summit Goals: \n\nEncourage robust dialogue and interaction among attendees to create connections\, foster collaborations and inspire new ideas to address prioritized homeland security challenges.\nShowcase innovative COE and industry partner R&D tools and solutions to respond to the evolving threat landscape.\nEstablish and strengthen implementation avenues between researchers\, DHS components and technical experts to improve and accelerate the R&D implementation pipeline.\nHighlight student research and innovative problem solving of the next generation Homeland Security Enterprise workforce.
URL:https://cina.gmu.edu/event/centers-of-excellence-summit-2019/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190521T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190521T133000
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SUMMARY:CINA Distinguished Speaker Series 2019: Understanding the Privacy Level of Cryptocurrencies with Foteini Baldimtsi
DESCRIPTION:Sign up to attend through Eventbrite. \nThe Criminal Investigations and Network Analysis Center (CINA) Distinguished Speaker Series invites leading experts from fields related to the disruption of criminal activities across the physical and cyber spaces. Join us one Tuesday each month to learn from and interact with these thought leaders. \nJoin us on Tuesday\, May 21st to learn about popular cryptocurrencies and mixing services such as Bitcoin and Tumblebit\, the state-of-the-art Bitcoin mixing protocol. Dr. Foteini Baldimtsi will focus on these cryptographic tools and the idea of accountability\, discussing how users could preserve their anonymity as long as they play by the rules. \nBio: \nFoteini Baldimtsi is an Assistant Professor in the Computer Science Department at George Mason University. She received her Ph.D. from Brown University in May 2014 and worked as a postdoctoral researcher at Boston University and University of Athens. Her research interests are in the areas of cryptography\, security and data privacy. She focuses on designing provably secure cryptographic schemes for a variety of applications such as privacy-preserving identity management\, secure electronic payments\, and private and scalable blockchain transactions. She is a recipient of an IBM faculty award and her research is supported by NSF\, NSA\, and the Zcash Foundation. \nAbstract: \nOne reason for Bitcoin’s initial popularity was the perception of anonymity. Today\, however\, the sheen of anonymity has all but worn off\, dulled by a stream of academic papers and a blockchain surveillance industry that have demonstrated weaknesses in Bitcoin’s (and similar cryptocurrencies) anonymity properties. As a result\, a new market of anonymity-enhancing services has emerged spanning from mixing-services (tumblers) to stand alone anonymous cryptocurrencies. \nThis talk will discuss the anonymity level of various popular cryptocurrencies and mixing services focusing on Tumblebit\, the state-of-the-art Bitcoin mixing protocol. Baldimtsi will present the cryptographic tools (like zero-knowledge proofs) that are typically used in such systems and will discuss the idea of accountability: allowing users to preserve their anonymity as long as they do not misbehave. \nSign up to attend through Eventbrite.
URL:https://cina.gmu.edu/event/cina-distinguished-speaker-series-2019-understanding-the-privacy-level-of-cryptocurrencies-with-foteini-baldimtsi/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190409T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190409T133000
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SUMMARY:CINA Distinguished Speakers Series 2019: Eliciting Information: From Science to Practice with Susan Brandon
DESCRIPTION:Sign up to attend through eventbrite. \nSusan Brandon is a  Research Program Manager for the U.S. Government\, specializing in science-based interview methods. She previously served as Chief for Research of the Behavioral Science Research Program at the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA)\, a program officer at the National Institutes of Health\, Assistant Director at the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP)\, and Visiting Scientist at the American Psychological Association. Before those posts\, she spent 15 years as a faculty member in the Behavioral Neuroscience Division of the Department of Psychology at Yale University. Join us on Tuesday April 9th in Exploratory Hall 3301 from 12:00 pm- 1:30 pm for food\, refreshments\, and learning about eliciting information. \nThe High-Value Detainee Interrogation Group (HIG) was set up by the Obama Administration via Executive Order 13491 in 2009 to (1) conduct strategic-level interrogations of persons believed to have significant threat information about the U.S. and our allies\, and (2) “to study and evaluate whether the interrogation practices and techniques in Army Field Manual 222.3 [currently mandated for use by all intelligence and military personnel]…provide an appropriate means of acquiring the intelligence necessary to protect the Nation\, and\, if warranted\, to recommend any additional or different guidance for other departments or agencies…” The HIG’s Research Program\, begun in 2010\, resulted in numerous research reports in the open science literature\, a robust training program\, and the implementation of science- and rapport-based interview methods by its own teams. Those methods\, and their broad applicability\, will be briefly described. In addition\, because the transition from science to practice was an immediate challenge for the Program\, there will be a review of  some of the failures and successes encountered while navigating that transition. \nSign up to attend through eventbrite.
URL:https://cina.gmu.edu/event/cina-distinguished-speakers-series-2019-eliciting-information-from-science-to-practice-with-susan-brandon/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190305T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190305T133000
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SUMMARY:CINA Distinguished Speakers Series 2019: The Business of Transnational Crime\, Channing Mavrellis
DESCRIPTION:Sign up to attend through Eventbrite.  \nChanning 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. \nJoin us on Tuesday March 5th in Exploratory Hall 3301 from 12:00 pm- 1:30 pm for food\, refreshments\, and learning about the business of transnational organized crime (TOC)\, focusing on the professionalization of different sectors and roles\, the interplay between legal and illegal trades\, and the need to change the lens through which we view\, discuss\, and combat TOC. \nSign up to attend through Eventbrite.  \nTransnational crime is business\, and business is good. \nMost of the organized criminal groups and networks engaged in transnational crime share many similarities with the companies found on the Fortune 500 list: they are overwhelmingly profit-motivated; they are always looking for a better way to do business; they closely follow and adopt technological advances; they employ the best of the best gatekeepers—lawyers\, accountants\, and company formation agents; they have benefited considerably from globalization and the greater connectivity between buyer and seller; they diversify into new markets and products. Of the few major differences that separate them\, most glaring are the products they deal in\, the methods they use to obtain goods and services\, and/or the violence used to obtain and maintain a competitive advantage. For transnational crimes that also have legal trades\, particularly environmental crimes\, there is a strong overlap between legal and illegal actors with a fine line\, often just a piece of paper\, separating them. \nDespite all of the similarities with business\, transnational crime has frequently been viewed and combated through a moral lens that overlooks basic economic and business principles and treats organized crime groups and networks as unique actors. This approach will never produce meaningful results. \nSign up to attend through Eventbrite. 
URL:https://cina.gmu.edu/event/cina-distinguished-speakers-series-first-installment/
CATEGORIES:Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181024T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181024T180000
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SUMMARY:October 24 Panel on Gangs\, Migration\, and Homeland Security
DESCRIPTION:Gangs\, Migration\, and Homeland Security Panel \nJoin 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? \n\n\n\n\n	TimeEvent\n\n\n\n\n	7:30Registration\n\n\n	8:30 Welcome/Keynote Introduction \n\n\n	8:35Keynote Speaker \n\n\n	8:50Moderated Panel \n\n\n	10:00Break \n\n\n	10:15 Moderated Panel / Student Grand Challenge Pitch Event w/DHS Judges \n\n\n	11:30Lunch \n\n\n	1:00 Track 1A – Gray Zone Threats\nTrack 2A – Our Networked Homeland \n\n\n	2:30 Break\n\n\n	3:00Track 1B – Gray Zone Threats\nTrack 2B – Our Networked Homeland\n\n\n	6:00 – 8:30TBD Reception\n\n\n\n\n[table “6” not found /]
URL:https://cina.gmu.edu/event/october-24-panel-on-gangs-migration-and-homeland-security/
LOCATION:George Mason Univeristy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180928T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180928T140000
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SUMMARY:CINA Information Session
DESCRIPTION: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. \nLead 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.
URL:https://cina.gmu.edu/event/cina-information-session/
CATEGORIES:Information Session
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180625T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180625T133000
DTSTAMP:20180613T174626Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20180613T174626Z
UID:854-1529928000-1529933400@cina.gmu.edu
SUMMARY:DHS Centers of Excellence Congressional Staff Luncheon Briefing
DESCRIPTION:The  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 appropriations. \nThe briefing will highlight the successes and achievements of the centers. Participants will also discuss how the COE program serves a critical responsibility of advancing our nation’s technical capabilities in protection against terrorism\, securing our borders\, and responding to natural disasters. It illustrates how COEs bring together universities\, industry\, and public agencies to generate basic and applied research that can be rapidly developed into innovative technologies for the homeland security community. The COE business model provides DHS\, our first responders\, and the nation with affordable products and analysis without the longer term costs of conducting the work in-house. The centers also serve as training grounds for the current and next generation of homeland security experts.
URL:https://cina.gmu.edu/event/dhs-centers-of-excellence-congressional-staff-luncheon-briefing/
LOCATION:Congressional Room South\, Capitol Visitors Center
CATEGORIES:Information Session
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180614T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180614T180000
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SUMMARY:Cybercrime and Human Trafficking RESPECT Webinar
DESCRIPTION:This 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 private sector. \nPanelists: \n\nTom Sabo\, Principal Solutions Architect\, SAS\nAnna Cunningham\, Vice President of Enterprise Financial Crimes Compliance\, U.S. Bank\nEleonora Forte\, Senior Agent – Strategic Analysis\, Strategic Analysis Team\, Horizontal Operational Services Business Area\, Operations Directorate\, EUROPOL\n\nView additional details about this webinar: http://www.respect.international/event/cybercrime-and-human-trafficking/
URL:https://cina.gmu.edu/event/cybercrime-and-human-trafficking-respect-webinar/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180614T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180614T120000
DTSTAMP:20180316T175244Z
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SUMMARY:Cybercrime and Human Trafficking
DESCRIPTION:RSVP and Information on this webinar at traccc.gmu.edu/events.
URL:https://cina.gmu.edu/event/cybercrime-and-human-trafficking/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180611T141500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180611T154500
DTSTAMP:20180613T175817Z
CREATED:20180613T175817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180613T175817Z
UID:852-1528726500-1528731900@cina.gmu.edu
SUMMARY:CINA-Organized Session on Detecting and Disrupting Transnational Criminal Activities
DESCRIPTION: CINA 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. Rangwala and Dr\, Costa (both with GMU)\, Ms. Veronica Buckley (intelligence analysis manager for the Polaris NGO)\, and Mr. Tom Pocorobba (Deputy Director\, JTF)  addressed issues related to human trafficking\, transnational gang networks\, financial crime\, and associated operational issues. \n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://cina.gmu.edu/event/cina-organized-session-on-detecting-and-disrupting-transnational-criminal-activities/
LOCATION:University of Virginia and Rivanna Station in Charlottesville\, VA
CATEGORIES:Seminar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180530
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180601
DTSTAMP:20180316T175245Z
CREATED:20180118T011123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180316T175245Z
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SUMMARY:COE Summit 2018
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URL:https://cina.gmu.edu/event/center-of-excellence-summit-2018/
LOCATION:GMU Arlington Campus\, 3351 Fairfax Dr\, Arlington\, VA\, 22201\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180517T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180517T120000
DTSTAMP:20180316T175245Z
CREATED:20180316T175159Z
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UID:632-1526551200-1526558400@cina.gmu.edu
SUMMARY:Human Trafficking and the Illicit Cigarette Trade: Global Consequences
DESCRIPTION:RSVP and Information on this webinar at traccc.gmu.edu/events.
URL:https://cina.gmu.edu/event/human-trafficking-and-the-illicit-cigarette-trade-global-consequences/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180419T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180419T120000
DTSTAMP:20180316T175245Z
CREATED:20180316T175041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180316T175245Z
UID:630-1524132000-1524139200@cina.gmu.edu
SUMMARY:Illegal Fishing\, Human Trafficking\, and Wildlife Trafficking: Ecological Crises and Security
DESCRIPTION:RSVP and Information on this webinar at traccc.gmu.edu/events.
URL:https://cina.gmu.edu/event/illegal-fishing-human-trafficking-and-wildlife-trafficking-ecological-crises-and-security/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180414
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180416
DTSTAMP:20180316T175245Z
CREATED:20180316T174950Z
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SUMMARY:#ExpeditionHacks: Combating Human Trafficking
DESCRIPTION:CINA\, 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. \nHuman 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. \nJoin us with your own team or join a team onsite to create a solution using technology to help combat human trafficking or assist its victims\, using artifical intelligence/machine learning\, augmented reality\, or any other idea you might have to contribute to the eradication of this terrible crime and suffering of its victims. Come to get noticed by industry professionals (bring your resume!)\, compete for a chance have a meaningful impact on eradicating human slavery and a chance to win some cash! \nGrand Prize: $3\,000
URL:https://cina.gmu.edu/event/expeditionhacks-combating-human-trafficking/
LOCATION:GMU Arlington Campus\, 3351 Fairfax Dr\, Arlington\, VA\, 22201\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180322T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180322T120000
DTSTAMP:20180316T175245Z
CREATED:20180316T174919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180316T175245Z
UID:626-1521712800-1521720000@cina.gmu.edu
SUMMARY:Human Trafficking and the Extractive Industry: Environmental Degradation and Human Rights Challenges
DESCRIPTION:RSVP and Information on this webinar at traccc.gmu.edu/events.
URL:https://cina.gmu.edu/event/human-trafficking-and-the-extractive-industry-environmental-degradation-and-human-rights-challenges/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180301T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180301T200000
DTSTAMP:20180316T175608Z
CREATED:20180316T175608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180316T175608Z
UID:640-1519930800-1519934400@cina.gmu.edu
SUMMARY:The FBI Profiler and the Psychopath: A Glimpse into the Mind of this Most Devastating Personality Disorder
DESCRIPTION: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.”
URL:https://cina.gmu.edu/event/the-fbi-profiler-and-the-psychopath-a-glimpse-into-the-mind-of-this-most-devastating-personality-disorder/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180222T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180222T120000
DTSTAMP:20180316T175535Z
CREATED:20180316T175535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180316T175535Z
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SUMMARY:Illegal Logging\, Environmental Crime\, and Human Trafficking
DESCRIPTION: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 trade globally and can rise in significant tropical timber-producing countries to 50-90% as cited in a 2016 Thomson Reuters paper. According to a 2017 report from Global Financial Integrity\, illegal logging is the most lucrative crime pertaining to natural resources and constitutes US $52 – $157 billion in profits. Organized crime groups as well as terrorist networks are reaping in these profits with illegal logging creating lower risk but yet very high return. \nThis webinar will address the following discussion questions: how is illegal logging a catalyst for human trafficking as well as other criminal activities? How does illegal logging create risks for not only those most vulnerable to human trafficking but to business and international financial institutions? How can the private sector\, working with governments and civil society\, combat human trafficking within this illicit industry? \nSpeakers will include: \nBrian Huerbsch\, Senior Research Analyst\, Thomson Reuters \nChanning May\, CAMS\, Policy Analyst\, Global Financial Integrity \nChris McLaren\, Chief Marketing Officer\, Forest Stewardship Council-US
URL:https://cina.gmu.edu/event/illegal-logging-environmental-crime-and-human-trafficking/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180206T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180206T130000
DTSTAMP:20180316T175458Z
CREATED:20180316T175458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180316T175458Z
UID:636-1517918400-1517922000@cina.gmu.edu
SUMMARY:Lines\, Flows\, and Transnational Crime: Toward a Revised Approach to Countering the Underworld of Globalization
DESCRIPTION:CINA 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 security threat in today’s world\, and that the Westphalian system of nation-states is ill equipped to confront it.
URL:https://cina.gmu.edu/event/lines-flows-and-transnational-crime-toward-a-revised-approach-to-countering-the-underworld-of-globalization/
LOCATION:GMU Arlington Campus\, 3351 Fairfax Dr\, Arlington\, VA\, 22201\, United States
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