Stolen antiquities trade fuels conflict worldwide

Islamic State's involvement in antiquities trade and destruction has raised awareness on this illicit trade in conflict

You must be signed in to read this analysis

Sign in Sign up to our newsletter

In this article

  • IS involvement
  • Art as a criminal currency
  • Destruction of cultural heritage
  • Responses
  • Prospects

What is this?

This article is from the Oxford Analytica Daily Brief, which analyses geopolitical, economic, social, business and industrial developments on a global and regional basis, providing clients with timely, authoritative analysis every business day of the year. Find out more about the Oxford Analytica Daily Brief, or request a trial.