Scientific Publication

Dr. Mustafa Sadegh Awad, a lecturer at the College of Political Science, Al-Nahrain University, published a research paper titled “Human Trafficking and Organized Crime as Interconnected Threats to Sustainable Peace in Fragile States: A Structural Perspective” in the Journal of Political Issues, issued by the college.

The paper examines the structural relationship between human trafficking and organized crime as interconnected threats to sustainable peace in fragile states. It argues that these phenomena are interlinked challenges that hinder sustainable peace, requiring a holistic approach addressing weak institutions, deteriorating social contracts, and illicit economies.

Key points:

• Human trafficking and organized crime are part of a broader system
• They stem from weak state institutions and social contract deterioration
• Organized crime provides infrastructure and networks for trafficking
• A structural perspective reveals deep political, economic, and social imbalances