The Role of Organized Crime in Undermining State and Societal Security in Iraq: A Case Study of the Drug Trade.
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https://doi.org/10.58298/822025771Keywords:
Organized Crime, Drug Trafficking, Terrorism, National Security, SocietyAbstract
Drugs and psychotropic substances are among the most significant problems faced by all countries worldwide. Despite the efforts made to curb their spread and the strict laws enacted by most countries to limit them—aimed at avoiding their effects, which threaten the human mind—their prevalence continues to increase year after year. This is especially concerning since they target a vital segment of societies: the youth, impairing their mental capacities and threatening the security of the state and society, in addition to straining the state's financial resources. To address this issue, judicial, legislative, and security measures are employed, along with reformative approaches such as upbringing, which is a fundamental factor in mitigating the dangers of drugs. The family, educational institutions, society, and the media play a crucial role in guiding individual behavior.
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