There is a sentence that is missing in the paragraph below. Look at the paragraph and decide where (option 1, 2, 3, or 4) the following sentence would best fit.
Sentence: Beyond undermining the monopoly of the State on the use of force, armed conflict also creates an environment that can enable organized crime to prosper.
Paragraph: ___(1)___. Linkages between illicit arms, organized crime, and armed conflict can reinforce one another while also escalating and prolonging violence and eroding governance.___(2)___. Financial gains from crime can lengthen or intensify armed conflicts by creating revenue streams for non-State armed groups (NSAGs).___(3)___. In this context, when hostilities cease and parties to a conflict move towards a peaceful resolution, the widespread availability of surplus arms and ammunition can contribute to a situation of ‘criminalized peace’ that obstructs sustainable peacebuilding efforts.___(4)___.
The Sentence best fits in Blank 3 because it directly relates to the theme introduced in before Blank 3. Before Blank 3 the passage discusses the linkages between illicit arms, organized crime, and armed conflict, and the provided sentence explains how armed conflict creates an environment favorable for organized crime to thrive. Therefore, Blank 3 is the appropriate placement for the sentence, enhancing the coherence and thematic continuity of the paragraph.
Blank 1 and 4 can be easily eliminated as the Sentence in question does not serve as a proper introductory or a concluding statement.
The provided sentence introduces a different aspect, focusing on the broader impact of armed conflict on organized crime rather than the financial dynamics discussed after Blank 2.
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