TERRORISM AS A FORM OF ORGANIZED CRIME.CURRENT AND PROSPECTIVE CHALLENGES

Abstract

Crime in all its forms has harmful consequences for society, but organized crime is even more so due to the high degree of social danger it poses and the level of risk it presents to the national and international legal order.
From a criminological perspective, crime consists of the totality of acts of criminal significance that generate legal consequences defined in terms of time and space, that is, committed during a specific period within a specific geographical area.
Terrorism represents one of the most serious threats to national and international security, with major implications for political, economic, and social stability. This phenomenon is characterized by the intentional use of violence or the threat of violence against the civilian population, with the aim of generating panic and influencing the decisions of authorities or public opinion.
Combating terrorism and organized crime is one of the main desires of contemporary society. The reduction of terrorism and organized crime ensures the harmonious development of both national and international society.
Organized crime and terrorism as a manifestation of this area are complex and dynamic phenomena, which require integrated prevention and control. The research results emphasize the importance of collaboration between states, institutions and society to maintain security and protect democratic values.