Special Series: Organized Crime

Stratfor's sixth in-depth look at organized crime focuses on South Africa. The abysmal social conditions created by apartheid made organized crime appealing to some segments of the local population, while organized criminals from other countries are attracted to South Africa's comparative stability and reliable infrastructure. (With Stratfor maps) [more]

Stratfor's fifth in-depth look at organized crime focuses on Japan. For nearly 400 years, criminal activity in Japan has been controlled by powerful Yakuza clans, largely secret societies that thrive on intimidation while bucking societal norms.(With Strafor Interactive Map) [more]

Stratfor's fourth in-depth look at organized crime focuses on Cuba. In atypical fashion, organized crime in Cuba is run by the state and stems from a long tradition that places Cuban military and intelligence apparatus into positions of control over the island's industry while both fostering and profiting from drug traffickers and smugglers. (With Stratfor map) [more]

Stratfor's third in-depth look at organized crime focuses on Italy.(With Stratfor map) [more]

Stratfor's second in-depth look at organized crime focuses on Russia. While Russian President Vladimir Putin is working to rein it in, organized crime in Russia will never be eradicated. (With Stratfor map) [more]