According to Williams, in what way do transnational organized crime activities challenge the territorial sovereignty of states?
a. They are often more powerful than states.
b. They deprive states of the capacity to control their own borders.
c. They can undermine the legitimacy of state institutions in the eyes of the people.
d. The activities can involve large quantities of armaments that can pose a threat to national security.
e. They foster loyalty to the state through acts of legitimacy
Answer: b
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