Beginning the research for the topic many different variables had to be established in order to facilitate the research process for the complex topic. In determining which approach would be appropriate for the method of research a qualitative approach was selected. The reason for the choice of qualitative is that of the social dynamic of the topic and the evaluation of the groups in terms of social relationships would only benefit from a qualitative approach. The dependent variable that was determined to be analyzed was relationship maintained between these two groups. The reason being is there are many similarities in their actions but their ideology and drivers are vastly different with the cartels being driven by financial gains and terror groups being driven by ideology.
The independent variables that were found were ideology that was found in the groups and the business nature seen in the groups. The research that was conducted for the most part was determined by the topic and the question being asked. In the question being sought to explain, the determination between the two groups is being defined as well as the ability for the two to elicit a working relationship with one another. The case studies that were reviewed and information that was discovered in terms of the question …show more content…
With the groups both using fear tactics to assist in the illicit activities, the level of criminal involvement shows a great deal of interchangeability in their actions. Both groups can have a level of sophistication with organized crime. What associates them both with organized crime is the networks that are maintained in order to sustain the income that they require for continued operations. Terror groups need a great deal of financial support in order to conduct their training as well as equipping their fighters with the appropriate weapons needed to fulfill their