0 0 votes 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. Option $2$ Option $1$ Option $4$ Option $3$ English Language cat2023-set3 verbal-ability sentence-rearrangement english-language + – admin 5.3k points 1.4k views answer comment Share Follow Print 0 reply Please log in or register to add a comment.