Shared Compromise-Future US-Mexican Border Security Initiatives

Abstract

Following the passing of the unilateral Secure Fence Act of 2006 and the continuous increase of violence in the southwest border region, the U.S. and Mexican populaces highlight the lack of success and question what concrete initiatives the United States and Mexico can undertake to continue to improve the security of the border region. This paper compares the Southwest Border Initiative and the future Merida Initiative (Beyond Merida) as available options to improve border security and subsequently U.S.-Mexico relations. The paper thus illustrates the aims, cost and impact of the three major imperatives encompassed by the Southwest Borders Initiative to illustrate its applicability to current and future border security. After identifying the best future option, the author provides recommendations as the U.S. administration plans for and initiates future southwest border initiatives. Finally, the paper draws conclusions concerning options to posit that the Southwest Borders Initiative will deliver the best long-term results.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 28, 2011
Accession Number
AD1082615

Entities

People

  • Brian C. Cook

Organizations

  • Naval War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Border Security
  • Criminals
  • Department Of Homeland Security
  • Department Of State
  • Drug Trafficking
  • Governments
  • Homeland Security
  • Law
  • Law Enforcement
  • Materials
  • Military Operations
  • National Security
  • North America
  • Security
  • United States
  • Urban Areas
  • War Colleges

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  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.
  • Political Violence and Terrorism Studies.