The Russian Mafia in Italy: A Network Approach
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Date
2005-05-06
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Ohio State University. Mershon Center for International Security Studies
Abstract
Discussing one of the most difficult and sensitive topics in
criminology, Federico Varese came to the Mershon center to
present his research on Russian mafia activity in Italy . Varese
applied techniques borrowed from the field of physics to map the
organization of one Russian mafia organization's relocation to
Rome . The method, called network analysis, shows the
relationship of specific members of the mafia organization,
Sonsova, to other members in the group. According to Varese,
this method can help to explain how the illicit activities of
Sonsova operated within Italy, which he said allows for a better
understanding of transnational mafia activities more broadly.
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Keywords
Mafia, Russia, Italy