Transnational Crime and Security Threats in Indonesia

Abstract

Transnational crime is a growing global problem, with crimes like illegal fishing, logging, immigration, smuggling, narcotics trading and piracy posing significant security problems. The rise of non-state actors and technological advancement, coupled with globalization are key issues contributing to transnational crime. Indonesia, comprised of over 200 million inhabitants and more than 17,000 islands, is located in a key geostrategic position between the Indian and Pacific oceans and numerous countries. As such, Indonesia is fertile ground for transnational crime, and must strive to counter and overcome the threats posed by it. This paper will analyze the causes and intensity of transnational threats in Indonesia, its effect on Indonesia's security and its global impact, and present recommendations to counter and eradicate such crimes.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 2010
Accession Number
ADA518422

Entities

People

  • Pujo Wahyono

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Commerce
  • Crime
  • Criminals
  • Drug Trafficking
  • Ethnic Groups
  • Geography
  • Islands
  • National Security
  • Pacific Ocean
  • Security
  • Southeast Asia
  • Terrorism
  • Terrorists
  • United States
  • United States Government
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

Readers

  • East Asian Political and Security Studies within the Soviet Union
  • Political Violence and Terrorism Studies.