Deepdives 
In the fight against global crime, collaboration is key. As General Stanley McChrystal once said, “It takes a network to defeat a network.” Criminal organisations worldwide are rapidly expanding, becoming more digital and decentralised. However, Taiwan’s exclusion from INTERPOL complicates international crime-fighting efforts.
Challenges Due to Taiwan’s Exclusion
Without full access to INTERPOL’s resources, Taiwan faces significant challenges:
- Sharing crucial intelligence with other countries
- Coordinating efforts to combat various forms of transnational crime
This gap impacts the global response to critical issues such as:
- Cybercrime
- Drug trafficking
- Human trafficking
Experts’ Views on the Situation
Experts from the Australian Institute of International Affairs emphasize that:
- Crime today knows no borders
- Effective crime-fighting requires truly global responses
Taiwan’s exclusion leaves a notable hole in the international security network, making it harder to form a united front against global crime.
Moving Forward
Bridging this divide is necessary to build an effective, worldwide crime-fighting alliance that can respond swiftly and comprehensively to emerging threats.
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