Research on the Application of Big Data Technology in Cross-border Crime Governance in Lancang-Mekong Countries

Cross-border crimes such as drug trafficking, human trafficking, cybercrime, and terrorism are significant non-traditional security issues in the Lancang-Mekong Basin, posing a severe threat to the security and stability of countries in the region. Given the challenges of cross-border security governance among Lancang-Mekong countries, including a lack of technology and the ongoing spread of these crimes, the rapid advancement of big data technology presents new perspectives and tools for addressing cross-border crime. Therefore, Lancang-Mekong countries should be guided by the Global Security Initiative to take advantage of the opportunity to build the “Digital Silk Road” within the framework of Lancang-Mekong Cooperation. This initiative can enhance cooperation mechanisms for the digital governance of transnational crimes. Establishing a big data center dedicated to Lancang-Mekong cross-border crimes will facilitate the creation of an integrated big data governance platform that leverages emerging technologies such as big data, artificial intelligence, and blockchain to combat these crimes. This approach will provide new methods for regional security governance, improving the capacity and effectiveness of cross-border crime prevention and fostering a new security framework for sustainable development in the Lancang-Mekong River Basin.