Arms Trafficking in Transnistria: A European Security Threat?
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-2012
Journal / Book Title
Journal of Applied Security Research
Abstract
The Republic of Transnistria is a separatist region of the state of Moldova. With the active support of Russian military stationed in Moldova, Transnistria formed a de facto state following a short war with Moldova in 1992. Today, still lacking recognition by the international community, Transnistria has become a haven for transnational criminal activities including illegal trade in arms, human trafficking, and money laundering. This paper tries to evaluate whether this small separatist region, geographically located in Europe, truly represents a serious security issue through a review of literature and a survey provided to key organizations in the region.
DOI
10.1080/19361610.2012.631407
MSU Digital Commons Citation
Peterka-Benton, Daniela, "Arms Trafficking in Transnistria: A European Security Threat?" (2012). Department of Justice Studies Faculty Scholarship and Creative Works. 79.
https://digitalcommons.montclair.edu/justice-studies-facpubs/79
Published Citation
Peterka-Benton, D. (2012). Arms Trafficking in Transnistria: A European Security Threat?. Journal of Applied Security Research, 7(1), 71-92.