Misha Glenny Libros

Aunque suele ser materia de los periódicos sensacionalistas y de las páginas de sucesos, el crimen organizado se ha infiltrado en nuestras vidas, y, lo queramos o no, como simples consumidores estamos implicados en el mundo de las mafias: muchos fenómenos en apariencia inconexos e inocuos están anudados por las redes invisibles del crimen globalizado. A lo largo de una difícil y arriesgada investigación que le ha ocupado tres años, el reputado periodista de la BBC Misha Glenny ha hablado con innumerables gánsteres, policías y víctimas, al tiempo que exploraba la feroz demanda de drogas, mujeres, armas y trabajo ilegal en los cinco continentes. El presente libro reúne y conecta historias de pistoleros de Ucrania, blanqueadores de dinero de Dubái, estafadores de Nigeria, miembros del sindicato de las drogas de Colombia y Canadá, cibercriminales de Brasil o traficantes de personas de China (con ramificaciones en España). Al tiempo que desvela esta realidad, McMafia plantea una profunda reflexión sobre los abismos de la globalización, en los que las líneas que separan lo legal de lo ilegal son cada vez más difusas. Después de leer este libro, el mundo se comprende de un modo más completo y no vuelve a contemplarse del mismo modo. Un viaje por los bajos fondos globales.

A refreshed edition of the landmark history of the Balkans.

Tells the story of an ordinary man who became the king of the largest slum in Rio, the head of a drug cartel and Brazil's most notorious criminal.

The landmark history of the Balkans, fully revised and updated.

A newly revised and updated edition of an award-winning BBC correspondent's magisterial history of the Balkan region This unique and lively history of Balkan geopolitics since the early nineteenth century gives readers the essential historical background to more than one hundred years of events in this war-torn area. No other book covers the entire region, or offers such profound insights into the roots of Balkan violence, or explains so vividly the origins of modern Serbia, Croatia, Bosnia, Greece, Bulgaria, Romania, and Albania. Now updated to include the fall of Slobodan Milosevic, the capture of all indicted war criminals from the Yugoslav wars, and each state's quest for legitimacy in the European Union, The Balkans explores the often catastrophic relationship between the Balkans and the Great Powers, raising some disturbing questions about Western intervention.

This unique and lively history of Balkan geopolitics since the early nineteenth century gives readers the essential historical background to recent events in this war-torn area. No other book covers the entire region, or offers such profound insights into the roots of Balkan violence, or explains so vividly the origins of modern Serbia, Croatia, Bosnia, Greece, Bulgaria, Romania, and Albania. Misha Glenny presents a lucid and fair-minded account of each national group in the Balkans and its struggle for statehood. The narrative is studded with sharply observed portraits of kings, guerrillas, bandits, generals, and politicians. Glenny also explores the often- catastrophic relationship between the Balkans and the Great Powers, raising some disturbing questions about Western intervention. schovat popis

The narrative delves into the world of cybercrime through the lens of an investigative reporter, who assesses the effectiveness of international law enforcement in tackling this growing threat. It explores the motivations and personalities of online criminals, providing a deeper understanding of their actions and the challenges faced by authorities in combating cyber-related offenses.

* In this powerful and groundbreaking book, Misha Glenny takes us on a journey through the new world of international organised crime.

The narrative explores the Balkan Crisis and the subsequent war that erupted following Croatia and Slovenia's declarations of independence in 1991. Misha Glenny provides a detailed eyewitness account, analyzing the historical and political factors that fueled the conflict, rooted in unresolved issues from the World Wars. The book includes updated insights on the Dayton Accords and U.S. involvement, offering a balanced portrayal of key figures and emphasizing the human experiences behind the headlines of this brutal civil war.

The benefits of living in a digital, globalised society are enormous; so too are the dangers. This book explores the three fundamental threats facing us in the 21st century: cyber crime, cyber warfare and cyber industrial espionage. It is suitable for those who use a computer: the essential crime book.