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International Law

Abstract

In Part I, this Comment explores the history of the Russian mob, tracking its transition from disorganized outlaw bands to sophisticated criminal organizations. Part II examines the current debate in the Russian houses of Parliament on how to confront and solve the burgeoning problem the mafia presents to Russia and the world. Part III considers the role the FBI intends to take in controlling the Russian mafia's traffic in nuclear weaponry both in the United States and in Russia. Part IV outlines the statutory jurisdictional problems the FBI is encountering while trying to accomplish its goals. In addition, Part IV explores the traditional role of the CIA in the international criminal arena, and the current debate concerning the respective roles of intelligence and law enforcement in which the CIA and the FBI are engaged. In conclusion, this Comment argues that the statutory role of the FBI should be expanded to allow it to implement all of the nuclear policy objectives it undertook when it opened a branch office in Moscow, signed an agreement with the Russian Interior Ministry, and trained Russian police forces in American crime control methods.

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