We are very pleased to announce that GLITSS successfully held a workshop on 30 - 31 March to advance Volume 2 of the GLITSS Trilogy
2026-03-30 - 2026-03-31 | University of Tirana
We are very pleased to announce that GLITSS successfully held a workshop on 30 – 31 March to advance Volume 2 of the GLITSS Trilogy, titled Understanding the Causes of Illicit Trade. The workshop was hosted by the Estonian Academy of Security Sciences in Tallinn.
Over the two days, authors from diverse disciplinary backgrounds sought to clarify the types and nature of the causes of illicit trade, while developing a shared understanding. The goal is to produce a coherent and comprehensive book that provides students, researchers, academics, practitioners, and policymakers with a clear understanding of the factors driving illicit trade and the mechanisms through which they operate.
GLITSS thanks all workshop participants for their contributions, which marked a significant step forward in the book-writing journey and demonstrated a strong commitment to supporting its completion in the upcoming stages.

GLITSS Roundtable – Training on Illicit Trade
2026-04-23 13:30 - 14:30 UTC
We are very pleased to announce our upcoming GLITSS Roundtable – Training on Illicit Trade.

Date: Thursday, 23 April 2026
Time: 13:30 – 14:30 (CET)
Format: Online
This roundtable will explore how knowledge on illicit trade is transmitted in training and capacity-building contexts beyond academia. The discussion will focus on effective training formats, target audiences, teaching materials, and ways to bridge academic research with practical expertise.
The objective is to identify useful practices that can inform future educational resources and initiatives within and beyond the GLITSS network. We warmly encourage anyone interested in the topic to attend. Participants will also have the opportunity to share their experiences and contribute to the discussion, including during the Q&A session at the end.
Speakers: Hennie van As, Ilona Dumanska, Emilia Ziosi
Moderators: Francesca Finelli, Lucas Tosi Rodriguez
Register now and secure your spot using the link:
https://rug-nl.zoom.us/meeting/register/TguD610wS7uiVZfzSU1Yew#/registration
We look forward to an engaging discussion and exchange of ideas. Feel free to reach out if you need additional information.
