F3 - Freedom from Fear

UNICRI – Max Planck Institute Magazine

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Turin 20th October 2008. UNICRI, in collaboration with the Max Planck Institute, has released the inaugural edition of F3 - Freedom from Fear. The magazine aims to bring information and in-depth analysis of complex issues to the fingertips of international decision-makers and crime prevention scholars.

The international community today faces increasingly complex crises. We are confronted by problems which did not exist in the past. As such, global policy-makers must also act in a diverse way, and must be at the forefront of knowledge in order to develop effective, durable solutions.

The magazine serves as a central focal point for members of the international community to exchange ideas and promote positive discussion on issues with which they are faced. It offers a platform for internationally renowned thinkers, policy-makers, international entities and national organizations to thoroughly examine the issues which effect each and every one of us.

With a special focus on matters related to crime, the first issue examines the intricate nuances of the problems of illicit traffic. Topics covered include illicit trade in human beings; drugs; counterfeit goods; and chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear weapons and materials. Many distinguished authors from a broad variety of backgrounds have contributed to this powerful examination of such criminal activities.

UNICRI’s Director, Mr Sandro Calvani and Professor Hans-Joerg Albrecht of the Max Planck Institute said, ‘We are facing unprecedented problems in today’s globalized world. The message of this magazine is that these problems are not insurmountable. Indeed, with the right information and progressive thinking, we can work together towards a stronger Freedom from Fear.’