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SUMMARY:Workshop on Combating Illicit Trade with Data Science\, AI\, and Blockchain Solutions 
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to share that Prof. Dr. George Azzopardi is organizing a workshop aimed at tackling global illicit trade using data science\, artificial intelligence (AI)\, machine learning\, and blockchain technologies. This workshop\, organized by Working Group 4 of the EU COST Action GLITSS\, invites researchers and practitioners to collaborate on this critical issue. \nEvent Dates: 23-25 February\, 2025\nVenue: Porto\, Portugal \nScope:\nWe will explore cutting-edge approaches to combat illicit activities such as: \n\nTrafficking of historical artifacts\, wildlife\, and humans\nEnvironmental crimes and endangered species protection\nFinancial and cyber crimes\nand more\n\nJoin us in addressing the challenges of collecting reliable datasets\, developing performance metrics\, and applying technologies like remote sensing\, deep learning\, pattern recognition\, and blockchain to this fight. \nTopics of Interest: \n\nMachine Learning\, Deep Learning\, Reinforcement Learning\nExplainable AI\, Computer Vision\, and Predictive Analytics\nBlockchain\, Cryptography\, and Network Analysis\nRemote Sensing and Spatial Data Analysis\nHuman and Wildlife Trafficking\, Drugs\, Arms\, and Counterfeits\n\nImportant Dates: \n\nPaper Submission: November 15\, 2024\nAuthor Notification: January 6\, 2025\nCamera Ready & Registration: January 22\, 2025\n\nWe invite all interested researchers to submit their work and help advance the fight against illicit trade through innovative technological solutions. \nFor more information and submission details\, visit https://icpram.scitevents.org/DSAIB-IllicitTrade.aspx
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LOCATION:Porto\, Portugal
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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SUMMARY:Workshop The Political Dimensions of Illicit Trade
DESCRIPTION:We are officially opening a call for abstracts for a workshop on  The Political Dimensions of Illicit Trade \n This Workshop  is part of a larger dialogue on the economic\, political\, social  and legal dimensions of international trade and its intersections with pressing geopolitical issues. By fostering interdisciplinary conversations\, the event aims to generate actionable insights and policy recommendations for addressing illicit trade globally. \nThe in-person workshop will take place in Tbilisi\,  Georgia on  March 14-15\, 2025\, hosted by the  Georgian Insttute of Public Affairs  \nContact person: Tina Tsomaia t. tsomaia@gipa.ge\n \nAbout the Topic:\nWe invite scholars\, researchers\, and practitioners to submit abstracts for a conference session dedicated to exploring the complex relationship between illicit trade and geopolitical dynamics. This session seeks to understand how political tensions—such as sanctions\, economic restrictions\, hybrid war and  emerging policies—shape illegal markets\, trade routes\, and enforcement mechanisms. \nContributors are encouraged to address\, but are not limited to\, the following themes: \n\nSanctions and Illicit Trade:\n\nHow sanctions against Russia and other nations fuel the rise of illegal markets.\nAdaptation of trade routes to bypass restrictions and their broader geopolitical implications.\n\n\nAlternative Economic Channels:\n\nThe role of illicit trade in sustaining economies under political or economic isolation.\nCase studies of countries leveraging illegal markets during geopolitical crises.\n\n\nEnforcement Challenges:\n\nThe impact of political pressures on the effectiveness of trade law enforcement.\nCollaboration and conflict among international law enforcement agencies.\n\n\nImplications of the Offshore Law:\n\nCritical analysis of Georgia’s offshore law and its potential to attract or deter illicit financial activities.\nConnections between offshore tax havens and global trade dynamics\, including illicit trade flows.\n\n\n\n\nMedia and illicit trade: Analyzing the current state of media in addressing illicit trade ;  Public Perception of Illicit Trade\nBroader Geopolitical Contexts:\n\nThe intersection of illicit trade with war economies and post-conflict reconstruction.\nRegional trade networks and their susceptibility to political volatility.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease submit your abstract to the leader of WG2\, Daniela Irrera   \ndaniela.irrera@unicasd.it by January 31st 2025. \nParticipants will receive official confirmation of the workshop by February  10 th\, 2024.\n \nTravel and accommodation expenses related to the workshop will be covered according to the COST Action Travel Reimbursement Rules. Participants are entitled to arrange their travel and accommodation plan only after the official confirmation. \n\nAbstract Length: 300-500 words.\nFormat: Provide a clear title\, research question or objective\, methodology\, key findings or arguments\, and relevance to the session’s theme.\nDeadline: by January  31st 2025.\nSubmission Platform: Abstracts should be submitted through e mail:\nEligibility: Open to academics\, policymakers\, industry experts\, and graduate students. Collaborative and interdisciplinary work is highly encouraged.\n\nImportant Dates: \n\nAbstract Submission Deadline:  January 31\, 2025\nNotification of Acceptance:  February 10\, 2025\nConference Date:  March 14-15\, 2025\n\nContact: \nFor inquiries\, please contact  Tina Tsomaia   at t.tsomaia@gipa.ge; tel: +995599502446 \nGIPA’s Caucasus School of Journalism and Media Management (CSJMM) \nGIPA’s Caucasus School of Journalism and Media Management (CSJMM) is considered a leader and a model program for journalism education in the Caucasus region and beyond. CSJMM’s English-language Mater’s in Multimedia Journalism and Media Management program has educated and trained up to 700 journalists from Georgia\, Azerbaijan\, Armenia and other post-Soviet countries. Majority of CSJMM graduates are employed by independent media organizations as leading reporters and media managers (including BBC. Reuters\, Voice of America etc.). GIPA’s effort to educate Azerbaijani and Armenian journalists has been supported by numerous grants from the U.S. government and resulted in creating a strong network of professionals\, who trust each-other regardless of the policies of their countries. \nTina (Tiko) Tsomaia\, MD\, PhD\, is a professor of journalism and communication at the GIPA. Her diverse career spans education\, journalism\, communications\, research\, and training. Notable roles include being an OSI Global Faculty Grant fellow at NYU University\, a visiting fellow at City University London\, and a recipient of an EU Cost Action STSM to Zaragoza University. \nTsomaia is a board member of the European Journalism Training Association and the convenor of the IRCT Communication Advisory Board. \nTsomaia leads the innovative project www.femicide.ge\, addressing murder crimes\, including femicide. Tsomaia is also the founder of an “open movement” advocating for community mental health services and open discussions on mental health issues. \nTsomaia holds a Ph.D. in social sciences from the Georgian Institute of Public Affairs\, along with an MA in Medicine and Journalism and Media Management. She is a sought-after Expert Speaker at international conferences organised by various prestigious institutions. Her research topics are: pre-natal sex selection\, femicide\, trauma and addiction\, ethical decision making\, social-emotional learning  and health communication. \nSelected articles\, reports and publications: \n\nTsomaia\, T.\, Makhviladze\, N.\, & Abzianidze\, N. (2022). “Migration Coverage by the Georgian Media in 2019-2021” [eBook]. Tbilisi: Prepared by the Georgian Institute for Public Affairs on behalf of International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD) Vienna – Austria Authorized by the European Union and funded by the International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD) – 2021.\nTsomaia\, T. & Keshelashvili\, A. Journalism Programme Accreditation in Georgia. In Nowak\, E. (Ed.) Accreditation of Journalism Education in Europe. Nomos\, Broschiert\, Germany\,2020\nTsomaia\, T.\, 2020. Youth potential in Modern Georgia. In: N. Bolt and E. Lange-Ionatamishvili\, ed.\, Strategic Communications Laboratory\, 1st ed. Tbilisi\, Georgia: Strategic Communications Laboratory Georgia. Available at: <https://www.stratcomlab.com/> [Accessed 17 January 2021].\nTsomaia\, T. and Keshelashvili\, A. How to Respond to Information Operations While Preserving Our Commitment to Free Speech and the Free Flow of Ideas. Georgian Info Environment Research Publication by NATO Strategic Communications Centre of Excellence\nTsomaia\, T. and Keshelashvili\, A.\, How to Respond to Information Operations While Preserving Our Commitment to Free Speech and the Free Flow of Ideas. Georgian Info Environment Research Publication by NATO Strategic Communications Centre of Excellence\nTsomaia\, T.\, 2020. Youth potential in Modern Georgia. In: N. Bolt and E. Lange-Ionatamishvili\, ed.\, Strategic Communications Laboratory\, 1st ed. Tbilisi\, Georgia: Strategic Communications Laboratory Georgia. Available at: <https://www.stratcomlab.com/> [Accessed 17 January 2021].\nTsomaia\, T. & Keshelashvili\, A. 2020 Journalism Programme Accreditation in Georgia. In Nowak\, E. (Ed.) Accreditation of Journalism Education in Europe. Nomos\, Broschiert\, Germany.\nA preliminary analysis of gender violence among migrants and displaced people in Europe\, Santiago Boira (1)\, Anita Nudelman (2)\, Tina (Tiko) Tsomaia (3)\, Anthropological Researches and Studies\, 2018\n“Hearing their voices”: exploring femicide among migrants and culture minorities\, Nudelman\, Tsomaia\, Boira\, Ballica\, Tabagua\, Qualitative Sociology Review (QSR)\, 2017\nTsomaia\, Tiko. 2015. Foeticide\, Femicide and Violence Against Women in Georgia\, Femicide\, a global issue that demands action\, Taking Action Against Gender-Related Killing of Women and Girls\, Vienna: ACUNS. Retrieved from website: http://acuns.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/FemicideVol-IV.pdf on July 5\, 2016.\nTsomaia\, T. (2016). Professionalism and Myths in Covering Conflict. Journal of Politics and Democratization. Retrieved from https://gipa.ge/JPD/?page=article&id=5\nAuthor of the manual for journalists and health professionals in Law and Health; Manual for Reporting Children; Manual for reporting HIV/AIDS and Drug Use; Author of the handbook: Recommendations for better health communication for journalists and health professionals; Author of the manual for journalists on sensitive gender reporting; Author of the amendments package for the GPB’s Code of Conduct\, Broadcasters’ Code of Conduct and the Journalists Charter to institutionalize gender sensitive reporting;\nConducted number of research projects on: Media tendencies in covering drugs use in Georgia; Covering health issues in Georgian media; Content analysis of International media of the Georgian- Russian war;
URL:https://glitss.eu/event/workshop-the-political-dimensions-of-illicit-trade/
LOCATION:Georgian Insttute of Public Affairs\, Tbilisi Georgia
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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SUMMARY:The Nexus Between Illicit Trade and Geopolitical Shifts: Unpacking Political\, Social\, Economic\, and Legal Implications
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to announce that we successfully held our WG2 Workshop on “The Nexus Between Illicit Trade and Geopolitical Shifts: Unpacking Political\, Social\, Economic\, and Legal Implications” on March 14-15\, 2025\, as part of our GLITSS X GIPA International Conference.\nOver the course of two days\, our team\, along with experts\, researchers\, and practitioners from various countries\, engaged in in-depth discussions on how illicit trade is influenced by and contributes to global geopolitical shifts. Together\, we explored the political\, economic\, and legal dimensions of this complex issue\, addressing its impact on international security\, governance\, and economic stability.\nA special thank you to Prof. Dr. Tina (Tiko) Tsomaia and Prof. Dr. Daniela Irrera for the organization and their invaluable insights\, as well as to all participants from around the world for their active engagement and thought-provoking contributions. Our conversations and collaborations have laid the foundation for further research and policy discussions. \nWe also extend our gratitude to GIPA – Georgian Institute of Public Affairs for hosting us in Tbilisi. We look forward to continuing these crucial discussions and strengthening our network for future initiatives!
URL:https://glitss.eu/event/the-nexus-between-illicit-trade-and-geopolitical-shifts-unpacking-political-social-economic-and-legal-implications/
LOCATION:Georgian Insttute of Public Affairs\, Tbilisi Georgia
CATEGORIES:Highlights from Our Workshop
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SUMMARY:International	Workshop on Data-science based solutions to illicit trade practices
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to invite you to participate in an international workshop on data-science-based solutions to illicit trade practices\, organized by Working Group 4 (WG4) of the GLITSS\, in collaboration with the University of Tiranë\, Albania. \nThis workshop will focus on computational\, algorithmic\, and analytical methods to combat illicit trade\, leveraging the expertise of WG4 members in data science. A key objective is to facilitate contributions to Volume 3: The Solutions to Illicit Trade Practices\, an upcoming book under the GLITSS initiative. \nScope of the Workshop\nWe welcome contributions on data-science-driven interventions\, including but not limited to: \n\nMachine Learning and AI for Illicit Trade Detection – Predictive models to identify and prevent illicit transactions.\nBlockchain and Cryptographic Methods – Securing and verifying trade transactions through decentralized technologies.\nBig Data Analytics for Risk Assessment – Analyzing large-scale datasets to uncover illicit trade patterns.\nComputer Vision and Image Processing – Detecting counterfeit goods and fraudulent documents.\nNetwork Analysis for Supply Chain Monitoring – Identifying illicit networks using graph-based analysis and anomaly detection.\nNatural Language Processing (NLP) for Trade Intelligence – Extracting insights from regulatory documents\, trade records\, and illicit communications.\n\nHow to Participate\n\nSubmit an abstract (100 words) by 21 February 2025 via Google Form<\nPrepare a 15-minute presentation showcasing your research and its relevance to illicit trade solutions.\nCommit to contributing a book chapter based on your presented work\, incorporating insights from the workshop.\n\nFor further inquiries\, please contact: \n\nWG4 Leader: George Azzopardi (g.azzopardi@rug.nl)\nWG4 Deputy Leaders:\n\nAndrius Puksas (andrius.puksas@gmail.com)\nGuru Swaroop Bennabhaktula (g.s.bennabhaktula@rug.nl)\n\n\nWG4 Member and Local Organizer (Faculty of Economy\, University of Tirana):\n\nBesa Shahini (besashahini@feut.edu.al)\n\n\n\nWe look forward to your contributions and hope to see you at the workshop!
URL:https://glitss.eu/event/internationalworkshop-on-data-science-based-solutions-to-illicit-trade-practices/
LOCATION:Tirana\, Albania
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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SUMMARY:Workshop Illicit Trade practices across various sectors drivers dynamics and root causes
DESCRIPTION:COST ACTION ‘GLOBALIZATION\, ILLICIT TRADE\, SUSTAINABILITY AND SECURITY’ \nCall for expression of interest \n1-2 April 2025\, Wroclaw\, Poland \nWORKSHOP ‘ILLICIT TRADE PRACTICES ACROSS VARIOUS SECTORS:  \nDRIVERS\, DYNAMICS\, AND ROOT CAUSES’\n  \nWorking Group 1 of GLITSS\, in collaboration with Wroclaw University of Economics and Business\, is organizing a workshop to explore the factors driving illicit trade across sectors\, focusing on broader dynamics and underlying causes rather than single-sector analyses. The aim is to foster interdisciplinary dialogue\, connect theoretical and empirical perspectives\, and co-author a joint research paper. \nGLITSS members are invited to express their interest to attend the workshop by highlighting the topics\, issues\, or features they consider essential for understanding the phenomenon of illicit trade across multiple sectors. Potential questions to address include\, but are not limited to: \n\nWhat are the root causes of illicit trade?\nWhy do people engage in illicit activities?\nWhat is the role of cultural context in illicit trade?\nWhy is it so difficult to combat illicit trade?\nWhat role does legal trade play in illicit trade\nWhat role does technology play in the economic and sociocultural factors driving illicit trade?\nWhat is the role of banking practices and cryptocurrencies in driving the illicit trade?\n\nTo participate\, please submit: \n\nAn abstract (100 words) by 15 January 2025 via Google form. The selected participants will be informed by 31 January 2025 via email.\nA longer thesis (500–1000 words)\, to be submitted only if your abstract is accepted. This extended submission will allow selected participants to further develop their ideas in preparation for the workshop. The thesis is due by 28 February 2025.\n\nWe welcome contributions from various disciplines—including criminology\, economics\, sociology\, law\, public policy\, computer sciences\, biology\, international relations\, and anthropology—that address illicit trade in a cross-sectoral context. \nThis workshop provides a unique opportunity to engage with researchers from different fields\, deepen insights into the root causes of illicit trade\, and contribute to an interdisciplinary analysis aimed at generating significant academic and practical impact. \nFor any further inquiries\, please contact WG1 deputy leader Mariia Balytska (m.balytskaknu@gmail.com)\, WG1 member and representative of the hosting organization Piotr Luty (piotr.luty@ue.wroc.pl) or WG1 leader Indrek Saar (indreksr@gmail.com).
URL:https://glitss.eu/event/workshop-illicit-trade-practices-across-various-sectors-drivers-dynamics-and-root-causes/
LOCATION:Wroclaw\, Poland
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SUMMARY:Illicit Trade Practices Across Various Sectors: Drivers\, Dynamics\, and Root Causes
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to share that we successfully held the WG1 workshop “Illicit Trade Practices Across Various Sectors: Drivers\, Dynamics\, and Root Causes” on April 1–2\, 2025\, in Wroclaw\, Poland. Over the two days\, we explored cross-sectoral theoretical and empirical concepts\, as well as case studies\, to better understand the causes and drivers behind illicit trade. The discussions highlighted both sector-specific dynamics and the interconnections between them\, contributing to a more comprehensive grasp of the broader illicit trade phenomenon. This workshop not only fostered insightful dialogue and the exchange of ideas\, but also laid a strong foundation for future collaboration on the multifaceted issue of illicit trade. We would like to extend our special thanks to Dr. Piotr Luty and the Wroclaw University of Economics and Business for generously hosting the event.
URL:https://glitss.eu/event/illicit-trade-practices-across-various-sectors-drivers-dynamics-and-root-causes/
LOCATION:Wroclaw\, Poland
CATEGORIES:Highlights from Our Workshop
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SUMMARY:Biodiversity Day Webinar | Understanding the Dimensions of Legal Wildlife Trade 
DESCRIPTION:On the occasion of International Biodiversity Day\, we are pleased to invite you to a thought-provoking webinar exploring the dimensions of legal wildlife trade — a topic that often escapes the spotlight but plays a critical role in global biodiversity conservation and sustainable development. \n Date: 22/05/2025\n Time: 9 pm HKT\, 3 pm CET Biodiversity Day! \nWildlife trade remains one of the greatest yet most overlooked threats to global biodiversity. While IPBES estimates that around 50\,000 species are in trade\, recent analyses suggest the number may be much higher\, especially due to limited data on non-CITES-listed species. Our upcoming webinar will explore what is being traded\, in what volumes\, and from where\, revealing critical gaps in traceability\, frequent misreporting\, and the need for stronger policies to ensure sustainable and legal trade practices. \nLet’s come together to deepen our understanding and push for evidence-based\, ethical\, and sustainable trade practices. \nSpeakers: Alice C. Hughes\, School of Biological Sciences\, University of Hong Kong \n🎟 Register here: https://rug-nl.zoom.us/meeting/register/QOFcH42STeqKA7k9apEZqQ#/registration 
URL:https://glitss.eu/event/biodiversity-day-webinar-understanding-the-dimensions-of-legal-wildlife-trade/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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SUMMARY:2025 Annual Glitss Conference  "The Causes of Illicit Trade" – Milan\, Italy
DESCRIPTION:The third GLITSS Annual Conference was successfully held on June 4th\, 2025\, at the University of Milano Bicocca in Milan. Hosted by the Department of Sociology and Social Research\, the conference brought together international scholars\, experts\, and policymakers to explore the underlying causes of illicit trade and its far-reaching effects on global security\, sustainability\, and governance. \nOpening remarks from institutional leaders set the tone for a day of thoughtful discussion and interdisciplinary exchange. A compelling keynote address challenged participants to rethink current understandings of illicit markets and to consider new avenues for both research and policy action. Panel sessions throughout the day focused on a variety of topics\, including the legal\, social\, and economic dimensions of illicit trade. Speakers addressed the complexity of illicit networks and highlighted how such activities intersect with issues of migration\, counterfeiting\, and institutional trust. The conference featured two main panel sessions. The first explored the consequences of illicit trade for safety\, security\, and sustainability\, highlighting how illegal markets undermine institutional trust\, threaten public health\, and contribute to global insecurity. The second panel focused on the structural causes and enabling conditions of illicit trade\, examining the role of legal loopholes\, weak enforcement\, and socio-economic disparities in facilitating the growth of shadow economies. Both sessions generated lively discussion and offered diverse perspectives from ongoing academic research and field-based insights. The conference fostered valuable dialogue between academics and practitioners\, creating a space for collaboration across disciplines and sectors. Both in-person and online attendees contributed to dynamic discussions that underscored the importance of evidence-based approaches to tackling illicit economies. \nWe extend our sincere gratitude to our host\, the Department of Sociology and Social Research at the University of Milano-Bicocca\, for their generous support and hospitality. We also warmly thank all participants\, panelists\, and contributors whose insights\, engagement\, and behind-the-scenes efforts helped shape a rich and successful event. Your commitment and collaboration were essential to the organization and impact of the 2025 GLITSS Annual Conference. We look forward to continuing this important conversation within the GLITSS network and beyond.
URL:https://glitss.eu/event/2025-annual-glitss-conference-the-causes-of-illicit-trade-milan-italy/
LOCATION:University of Milano Bicocca\, Mian
CATEGORIES:GLITSS Annual Conference
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SUMMARY:The Case Study Webinar Series: Responses to Illicit Trade
DESCRIPTION:Illicit trade takes many forms\, from the trafficking of marine resources to money laundering and firearms. Addressing these challenges requires innovative\, practical\, and collaborative approaches. \nThe Case Study Webinar Series: Responses to Illicit Trade aims to highlight diverse and concrete responses to various forms of illicit trade. This webinar brings together experts to present short case studies on initiatives addressing the illicit trade in marine resources\, money laundering\, and firearms. Each presentation will focus on practical developments\, policy implications\, and institutional challenges relevant to their respective domains. \nProf. Hennie van As will present the FishFORCE project\, an initiative led by Nelson Mandela University in South Africa\, which combines inter-agency cooperation\, capacity building\, and intelligence-led enforcement to combat marine poaching\, with a focus on abalone and rock lobster. \nDr. Georgios Pavlidis will examine the creation of the new European Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA) and its potential to reshape the EU’s institutional landscape in the fight against illicit financial flows. The presentation will highlight AMLA’s mandate\, supervisory role\, and relevance to combating trade-based money laundering and proceeds from organized crime. \nProf. Boban Misoski will explore recent legislative reforms in North Macedonia aimed at regulating illicit firearms production and trade. His presentation will reflect on how these legal changes are being implemented in practice\, and the ongoing challenges faced by law enforcement and the judiciary in prosecuting such offences effectively. \n Date: August 28\, 2025\n Time: 12:00–13:15 CET \nDon’t miss the opportunity to explore real-world responses to illicit trade and engage with practitioners and academics working at the forefront of this global challenge. \n🎟 Register here: https://rug-nl.zoom.us/meeting/register/rF33qsbaR2Gf3R95OSVSRQ#/registration
URL:https://glitss.eu/event/the-case-study-webinar-series-responses-to-illicit-trade/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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SUMMARY:Latest updates from our three-volume book series on safety\, security\, and sustainability
DESCRIPTION:Latest updates from our three-volume book series on safety\, security\, and sustainability. \nWe had the pleasure of holding our workshop at the University of Groningen to mark the realization of our book Volume 1\, the first in a series of three volumes. The series explores crucial global challenges through the lenses of safety\, security\, and sustainability\, bringing together diverse perspectives and interdisciplinary insights. \nA heartfelt thank you to all colleagues and partners for their valuable contributions. We look forward to continuing this journey with the upcoming volumes! Stay tuned and keep following our work on this exciting journey.
URL:https://glitss.eu/event/latest-updates-from-our-three-volume-book-series-on-safety-security-and-sustainability/
LOCATION:Univeristy of Groningen
CATEGORIES:Meetings,Workshops
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SUMMARY:Globalization\, Illicit Trade\, Sustainability and Security
DESCRIPTION:The members of Working Group 4 of COST Action No. CA21133 “Globalization\, Illicit Trade\, Sustainability and Security” (GLITSS) met on September 25–26\, 2025\, at the Faculty of Law\, Eötvös Loránd University in Budapest\, to work on subchapters of the book\, with a special focus on “Tracking and Tracing Technologies” and “Detection and Prevention Through Data Analytics.” During the workshop\, participants discussed various methodological approaches and emerging challenges related to these topics\, emphasizing the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration. The event was part of the preparation for a forthcoming publication that will be included in a three-volume series produced by the GLITSS network.
URL:https://glitss.eu/event/globalization-illicit-trade-sustainability-and-security/
LOCATION:Faculty of Law\, Eötvös Loránd University in Budapest\, Budapest\, Hungary
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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SUMMARY:Workshop - Core Group and Deputies Meeting in Groningen in the Netherlands
DESCRIPTION:Exciting days for the GLITSS COST Action CA21133 – Globalization\, Illicit Trade\, Sustainability and Security! Last week on 30.09. and 01.10. In 2025\, we held the Core Group and Deputies Meeting in Groningen in the Netherlands\, where we discussed the strategic directions and upcoming plans for the next year of the project. \nA special focus of our discussions was on the three-volume book series that will be published next year\, Policy briefs\, Workshops\, Webinars\, Blog series\, and many more important milestones that bring together the work\, insights\, and collaborations developed through our COST Action. It was inspiring to exchange ideas\, align our goals\, and continue building this vibrant research network across Europe and beyond. \nIf you would like your research to gain more visibility and expand your professional network\, we warmly invite you to join our GLITSS activities and share your research interests. There are many opportunities to get involved in ways that best enhance you. \nA big thank you to all colleagues and contributors for their dedication and teamwork; Together\, we are making GLITSS COST Action grow stronger!
URL:https://glitss.eu/event/workshop-core-group-and-deputies-meeting-in-groningen-in-the-netherlands/
LOCATION:Univeristy of Groningen
CATEGORIES:Meetings,Workshops
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SUMMARY:Responses to Illicit Trade\, organized under the GLITSS COST Action Working Group 3
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to invite you to the next session of the Case Study Webinar Series: Responses to Illicit Trade\, organized under the GLITSS COST Action Working Group 3. \n Date: 3 October 2025\, 12:00–13:00 CET\n Time: 12:00–13:15 CET \n🎟 Register here: https://rug-nl.zoom.us/meeting/register/rF33qsbaR2Gf3R95OSVSRQ#/registration \nThis session will feature two insightful case studies on responses to illicit trade: \nOlena Tregub\, Executive Director of the Independent Anti-Corruption Commission (NAKO\, Ukraine)\, will present “Made in Switzerland\, Found in the Kremlin War Machine.” The talk will explore how Swiss-made microelectronics are found in Russian weaponry through illicit supply chains. Drawing on forensic analysis\, customs data\, and open-source research\, NAKO has traced over 2\,000 components in 30 weapons systems from Russia\, Iran\, and North Korea. The presentation will highlight key manufacturers\, suspected supply routes\, and NAKO’s role in sanctions enforcement and advocacy. \nThe second presentation\, “Policing Without Borders: Regional Responses to Illicit Trade on the Balkan Route\,” by Dr. Kire Babanoski and Dr. Ice Ilijevski (University “St. Kliment Ohridski”\, North Macedonia)\, focuses on law enforcement efforts to disrupt illicit flows of drugs\, arms\, and other goods along the Balkan Route. Based on recent cases and regional cooperation initiatives\, it highlights cross-border policing\, intelligence sharing\, and policy strategies. \nExamining regional law enforcement cooperation to counter illicit flows of drugs\, arms\, and other goods. \nModerator: Lucas Tosi Rodriguez \nDon’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights into cross-border challenges and responses to illicit trade. \n  \n 
URL:https://glitss.eu/event/responses-to-illicit-trade-organized-under-the-glitss-cost-action-working-group-3/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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SUMMARY:Crimes involving high-value unique goods (HVUG) are increasingly seen and strategically used as financialized instruments
DESCRIPTION:Crimes involving high-value unique goods (HVUG) are increasingly seen and strategically used as financialized instruments. \n Date: February 11th\, 2026\n Time: 15:00–16:30 CET \n🎟 Register here:  https://lnkd.in/dmHBnUrU \nThis webinar is a collaboration between the PRICELESS Research Consortium and the GLITSS COST Action Working Group 1. Crimes involving high-value unique goods (HVUG) are increasingly seen and strategically used as financialized instruments. This webinar examines two types of HVUG\, namely Artworks and Watches\, and how (Financial Crime) Scripting is used as a method to analyse their role in the financial crime commission processes. The webinar will start with an introduction of the PRICELESS Research Consortium by Dr Christoph Rausch. This will be followed by four presentations by researchers within the consortium\, focusing on their respective fields of expertise. \nBronte Isabella will outline the design and scope of her 14-month ethnographic research on art appraisal in the Netherlands; Maja Dehouck will present her work on the role of art market participants as capable guardians against exploitation/abuse of market structures; and H. Konstantin Jänicke will present his research on Greyness in the Luxury Watch Sector. The final presentation will be given by Dr Thom Snaphaan and drs Katrien van Bergen\, and will explore how data on the valuation and trade of HVUG can be used for Financial Crime Scripting to uncover patterns and identify new (potential) intervention points. This session will explore the valuation and security implications of unique and financial crime-related goods\, featuring insights from leading experts: \nDiscussant:\nH. Konstantin Jänicke\, Maastricht University \nPresenters:\nDr. Christoph Rausch\, Maastricht University\nDr. Thom Snaphan\, Center of Expertise Veiligheid & Veerkracht\ndrs. Katrien van Bergen\, Center of Expertise Veiligheid & Veerkracht\nBronte Isabella\, Maastricht University\nMaja Dehouck\, University of Amsterdam \nDon’t miss this opportunity to engage with top researchers and practitioners in the field.
URL:https://glitss.eu/event/crimes-involving-high-value-unique-goods-hvug-are-increasingly-seen-and-strategically-used-as-financialized-instruments/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260221
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SUMMARY:Final Workshop – GLITSS Trilogy – Volume 1 Successfully Held 
DESCRIPTION:The GLITSS is pleased to announce that the Final Workshop of GLITSS Trilogy – Volume 1\, Illicit Trade and its Consequences for Safety\, Security and Sustainability\, was successfully held on 19–20 February. The workshop was hosted by the University of Tirana\, at the Faculty of Natural Sciences\, University of Tirana\, within the Department of Informatics\, Faculty of Natural Sciences\, University of Tirana\, Albania. Over the course of two days\, scholars and experts engaged in in-depth discussions on the complex and evolving nature of illicit trade and its far-reaching consequences for safety\, security\, and sustainability. Particular emphasis was placed on emerging digital dimensions\, cybercrime\, governance frameworks\, and the broader implications for sustainable development and global stability. \nThe Final Workshop marked the successful conclusion of Volume 1 of the GLITSS Trilogy\, reaffirming the project’s commitment to fostering interdisciplinary research and international academic collaboration. GLITSS extends its sincere appreciation to all contributors\, presenters\, discussants\, and participants whose expertise and engagement made this event a meaningful and productive exchange. We look forward to continuing this important work in the next phase.
URL:https://glitss.eu/event/final-workshop-glitss-trilogy-volume-1-successfully-held/
LOCATION:University of Tirana
CATEGORIES:Highlights from Our Workshop
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260330
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260401
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SUMMARY:We are very pleased to announce that GLITSS successfully held a workshop on 30 - 31 March to advance Volume 2 of the GLITSS Trilogy
DESCRIPTION: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. \nOver 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. \nGLITSS 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.
URL:https://glitss.eu/event/we-are-very-pleased-to-announce-that-glitss-successfully-held-a-workshop-on-30-31-march-to-advance-volume-2-of-the-glitss-trilogy/
LOCATION:University of Tirana
CATEGORIES:Highlights from Our Workshop
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SUMMARY:GLITSS Roundtable – Training on Illicit Trade
DESCRIPTION:We are very pleased to announce our upcoming GLITSS Roundtable – Training on Illicit Trade.\n\n Date: Thursday\, 23 April 2026\n Time: 13:30 – 14:30 (CET)\n Format: Online \nThis 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. \nThe 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. \nSpeakers: Hennie van As\, Ilona Dumanska\, Emilia Ziosi\nModerators: Francesca Finelli\, Lucas Tosi Rodriguez \n Register now and secure your spot using the link:\nhttps://rug-nl.zoom.us/meeting/register/TguD610wS7uiVZfzSU1Yew#/registration \nWe look forward to an engaging discussion and exchange of ideas. Feel free to reach out if you need additional information.
URL:https://glitss.eu/event/glitss-roundtable-training-on-illicit-trade/
CATEGORIES:Roundtable
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