In this paper, we argue that the effect of governance on the emergence of crimes of different levels of sophistication is highly non-linear. State failure, anarchy and a lack of infrastructure are not conducive to establishing any business, including illicit enterprises. At the bottom of the...

In this paper, we argue that the effect of governance on the emergence of crimes of different levels of sophistication is highly non-linear. State failure, anarchy and a lack of infrastructure are not conducive to establishing any business, including illicit enterprises. At the bottom of the...

Die Marineoperation im Golf von Aden hat auch im vergangenen Jahr das Ausmaß der Piraterie vor den Küsten Somalias nicht entscheidend verringern können. Neben einer sich extrem schwierig gestaltenden Strafverfolgung führt vor allem die Größe des betroffenen Seegebiets dazu, dass Piraten...