U.S. - Mexican Border: Official U.S. Army Strategy Against Transnational Criminal Organizations (ePub)

This edition provides a starting point in understanding U.S. - Mexico relations and the border issues. The book addresses the importance of strategic guidance and the dangers of certain hasty actions, as it relates to operational planning for synchronized tactical actions and border politics. Analyzing Mexico's drug-war offers a crucial case study to help understand the current situation surrounding non-traditional forms of war, such as a drug related war, and how Mexico's internal conflict impacts their regional neighbors as well as the international community. Content: Understanding the Current Situation Rise of Drug Trafficking Organizations in Mexico Causes and Costs of Instability in Mexico Developing an Understanding of the Strategic Approach United States' Strategic Vision to Achieve Security and Stability in Mexico Mexico's Strategic Vision for Security and Stability within their Borders The International Community's Strategy for Security and Stability in the Western Hemisphere Linking Strategies to Tactics: The Current Operational Approach Presidential Executive Order 13535: Enforcing Federal Law with Respect to Transnational Criminal Organizations and Preventing International Trafficking Presidential Executive Order 13768: Enhancing Public Safety in the Interior of the United States