Join New Lines Institute as our team launches the Mafiacracies Project.
Agenda
Panel 1
10:00 AM – 11:45 AM EST, Opening remarks and virtual discussion, “Organized Crime and Governance in Latin America.” As the U.S. recalibrates its approach to crime and security in Latin America and the criminal landscape continues to evolve, this discussion will convene key experts on crime, conflict, and regional politics to explore what these shifts mean for governance, security, and illicit activity in the region. This panel will feature:
- Rafaella Lipshitz, Associate Analyst, New Lines Institute (Moderator);
- Stefano Ritondale, Chief Intelligence Officer, Astorias;
- Dr. Will Freeman, Fellow for Latin America, the Council on Foreign Relations.
- James Bosworth, Non-Resident Fellow, Stimson Center;
- Dr. Guadalupe Correa-Cabrera, TraCCC at George Mason University;
Panel 2
12:00 PM – 1:15 PM EST, Virtual discussion, “Russian Gray Zone Criminality in Europe and Beyond.” Amidst a rapidly changing political and security landscape in Europe and the unfolding war in Ukraine, this discussion will convene key experts on crime, conflict, and regional politics to explore how Russia has exploited criminal networks to carry out its geopolitical objectives against adversaries in Europe and beyond. This panel will feature:
- Julian Lanchés, Research Fellow, International Centre for Counter-Terrorism.
- Robert Kremzner, Associate Analyst, New Lines Institute (Moderator);
- Dr. Elena Grossfeld, Researcher, King’s College;
- Dr. Elena Davlikanova, Associate Senior Fellow, Sahaidachnyj Security Center;
