Tag #Global Crime Syndicates

How does Claise's use of the octopus and amphisbaena metaphors illustrate the nature and impact of organized crime?

Claise draws parallels between the seemingly unstoppable expansion of criminal networks and the octopus from Jules Verne's "Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea." He highlights the interconnectedness of various criminal activities—drug and human trafficking, cybercrime, ecocide, and terrorism—demonstrating how they fuel each other and undermine democratic institutions. The scale of global corruption, with an estimated €1 trillion in bribes annually (World Bank and UN), further underscores the threat.