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Criminal networks worldwide are rapidly expanding by leveraging digital technology and decentralization to widen their influence. General Stanley McChrystal’s statement, “it takes a network to defeat a network,” underlines the essential need for strong international cooperation in combating these threats.
However, Taiwan remains excluded from INTERPOL, the global police cooperation organization. This exclusion significantly hampers efforts to combat transnational crime in an effective manner. Experts from the Australian Institute of International Affairs stress that crime is a global issue that demands truly global responses, which includes the full inclusion of all regions.
With the increase in serious crimes such as:
- cybercrime
- drug trafficking
- human trafficking
the exclusion of Taiwan from INTERPOL creates dangerous gaps that criminals can exploit. Both the Taiwanese government and many international observers are advocating for changes to INTERPOL’s membership policies to allow Taiwan’s participation.
As criminal organizations grow more sophisticated and operate without borders, collaboration between all nations becomes critical for effective law enforcement. The ongoing debate over Taiwan’s exclusion from INTERPOL illustrates the broader challenges of balancing geopolitics and global security.
Stay tuned for more detailed analysis and updates in upcoming Deep Dives.
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