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S1E57: Organised crime a threat to Asean: Asian Insider Ep 58

Published: Jan. 28, 2021, 4 p.m.

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Asian Insider Ep 58: Organised crime a threat to Asean

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21:21 mins

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Synopsis: Every Friday, The Straits Times\' US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh presents an Asian perspective of the week\'s global talking points with expert guests.

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South-east Asia\'s challenge of tackling organised crime syndicates goes beyond the issue of dealing with drugs. Their activities often have an impact on human trafficking, money laundering and even wildlife.

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Asian Insider host Nirmal Ghosh discusses the issue with Mr Jason Tower, the Myanmar country director for the United States Institute of Peace.

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  1. Transnational criminals gaining more influence (1:17)
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  2. Opportunity for rule of law to return (3:21)
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  3. Are governments powerless to take on transnational criminals? (9:14)
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  4. Do US sanctions have any effect? (13:57)
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  5. Law enforcement cooperation can lead to positive results (16:59)
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Produced by: Nirmal Ghosh (nirmal@sph.com.sg) & ST Video team

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Edited by: ST Video team and Adam Azlee

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