How does Columbian organized crime pose a greater threat to the United States than traditional organized crime groups? What are the similarities in the evolution of the Italian Mafia and Russian organized crime groups?

Instructions
In a critical, in-depth manner, compose a portfolio assignment about the global organized crime groups in different countries. Research the following organized crime groups, and then address the research questions that follow.

Columbian organized crime groups
Italian Mafia and Russian organized crime groups
Eastern European crime groups
Central European crime groups
Asian organized crime groups
Mexican organized crime groups
Research questions:

How does Columbian organized crime pose a greater threat to the United States than traditional organized crime groups?
What are the similarities in the evolution of the Italian Mafia and Russian organized crime groups?
Determine the reasons for the emerging Eastern and Central European organized crime groups. What factors have contributed to their growth?
What are the differences and similarities of the Asian and Russian organized crime groups?
To what extent do Mexican organized crime groups gain influence in the United States?
How does immigration impact organized crime on a global scale?
Support your paper with a minimum of five scholarly resources. In addition to these specified resources, other appropriate scholarly resources, including older articles, may be included.

Length: 10-12 pages, not including title and reference pages

Your paper should demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the ideas and concepts presented in the course by providing new thoughts and insights relating directly to this topic. Your response should reflect scholarly writing and current APA standards. Be sure to adhere to Northcentral University’s Academic Integrity Policy.

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