2861. Nontraditional Security Threats in the U.S.-Mexico Bilateral Relationship: Overview and Recommendations
- Author:
- John Bailey
- Publication Date:
- 01-2005
- Content Type:
- Working Paper
- Institution:
- The Wilson Center
- Abstract:
- Before September 11, 2001, security—primarily, anti-drug trafficking efforts—ranked among the top two or three issues in Mexico-U.S. relations. Since that day, security has dominated the U.S. policy agenda in foreign affairs, including the bilateral agenda. Mexico, which had put more emphasis on migration reform, has accepted the new reality as defined by the United States. This background paper identifies some of the more pressing nontraditional security threats in the U.S.-Mexico bilateral relationship and suggests recommendations to address them. Inevitably somewhat U.S.-centric, my approach is to cover a good deal of ground in broad-brush strokes, providing only enough detail to buttress the main points and illustrate the recommendations.
- Topic:
- International Relations, Security, and Regional Cooperation
- Political Geography:
- United States and Mexico