Loretta Napoleoni
Loretta Napoleoni
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Loretta Napoleoni is a renowned Italian economist, expert on international terrorism, and author of several influential books.
Birth and Death Dates
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Born in 1958, Loretta Napoleoni's birthdate is not publicly available. There is no record of her passing away.
Nationality and Profession(s)
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Napoleoni holds Italian nationality and has worked as an economist, consultant, and expert on international terrorism. She has also been a professor at several universities and has held various positions in institutions focused on combating terrorism and organized crime.
Early Life and Background
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Little is known about Loretta Napoleoni's early life. Her background and family history are not publicly disclosed. However, it is understood that her interest in economics and international relations began at a young age.
Major Accomplishments
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Napoleoni has made significant contributions to the field of terrorism studies. Her work on the financing of terrorism has been particularly influential. She has also written extensively on the topics of organized crime, money laundering, and corruption.
Some of her notable achievements include:
Serving as a senior advisor to the European Parliament's Committee on Security and Defense
Working with international organizations such as the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the World Bank
Publishing several books that have been widely praised for their insight into the world of terrorism and organized crimeNotable Works or Actions
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Loretta Napoleoni has written several notable books, including:
"Terror Incorporated: Tracing the Dollars of Terrorists" (2004)
* "Modern Jihad: Tracing the Dollars of Terrorism" (2003)
Her work is widely recognized for its in-depth analysis and unique perspective on the complex issue of terrorism financing.
Impact and Legacy
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Napoleoni's contributions to the field of terrorism studies have had a lasting impact. Her work has influenced policymakers, law enforcement agencies, and academics worldwide. Her expertise has been sought by governments and international organizations seeking to combat terrorism and organized crime.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Loretta Napoleoni is widely quoted and remembered for her incisive analysis of the complex issues surrounding terrorism financing. Her ability to cut through the complexity of the topic has made her a respected voice in the field. Her work continues to be relevant today, providing valuable insights into the ongoing struggle against terrorism and organized crime.
Napoleoni's legacy extends beyond her written works; she has also contributed significantly to public discourse on these critical issues.
Quotes by Loretta Napoleoni
It is not possible to starve an organised terrorist group because it is number one a state, so it levies taxation inside the territory that is controlled by Islamic State. But also the activity, for example the smuggling of oil, is taking place in an area which is a war zone. So of course people will buy that oil because they don't have any alternative. So even if we wanted to stop that kind of trade, it will be very, very difficult to do that.
Well, I think here there is some money gathered, especially in Europe, through the web, through connection to a network. I mean, imagine that in Brussels there is only one person, one single person, which is monitoring the traffic that goes on on the internet for the jihadist groups. In Strasbourg there are two people. So I mean you can imagine how easy it is to raise money through the net.
Europe has been in the grip of a very serious economic crisis for few years, so there have been major cuts to anti-terrorist funding, to intelligence funding. So we do not have the manpower to carry on this kind of monitoring.
So I think if we want to turn the table around, more than thinking about how can we starve the Islamic State in terms of money, we should think about how can we maximise the amount of resources that we have in order to secure ourselves. For us, instead of bombing so much, which is extremely expensive, perhaps, you know, we should use some of that money in order to protect ourselves.
Contrary to what many people believe, terrorism is actually a very expensive business.
I had failed the psychological profiling of a terrorist. The central committee of the Red Brigades had judged me too single-minded and too opinionated to become a good terrorist.
The majority of the cocoa that we eat, it is actually produced by young kids which are being enslaved in the plantations of the Ivory Coast. Ivory Coast is the largest producer of cocoa.
Seventy percent of the fish we eat is black market, fished in violation of international laws. Our ignorance makes us unwilling partners in crime. Rogue economics is turning the global market into our worst nightmare.
Now, I am not saying that there is one single type of individual who is a better type of terrorist than another. What I am saying is that the circumstances that push certain individuals over the edge, to become terrorists, are generally very, very similar.