My ISU was written about the issue of transnational organized crime and the threat it poses to the social, political, and economic well being of the world. Limited resources and strategies exist to combat an issue that impacts so many; as a global society, we must do more to reduce the impact of organized crime on our society. Through an in-depth analysis of all factors involved, as well as case studies on Ecuador, Nigeria, and Russia, readers will gain a deep understanding of how transnational organized crime affects the world on the social, political, and economic scales, as well as the potential solutions to this crisis.