The Summer School on Illicit Trade 2025.

 


Exploring the complex world of illicit trade and the future of geopolitics and global supply chains.


Organized by the University of Groningen in collaboration with the Global Initiative against Transnational Organized Crime (GI-TOC), and hosted by CSDS at the VUB, the Summer School on Illicit Trade offers a unique opportunity to deepen your understanding of this pressing global issue and explore strategies for combating it. Immerse yourself into the multifaceted realm of illicit trade through our comprehensive one-week course set to take place at the prestigious VUB from 7-11 July 2025.


Location: Broerstraat 5, 9712 CP Groningen, Netherlands

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