National Drug Control Strategy: A Strategic Analysis.
Abstract
In September 1989, the Bush Administration published the first National Drug Control Strategy, instituting a comprehensive policy that included measures addressing drug abuse and trafficking. Since 1990 the National Drug Control Strategy for Latin America has focused on drug interdiction. This policy had limited success in reducing the flow of drugs into the United States. In response to these changes, the U.S. increased its ability to detect, monitor, and interdict aircraft suspected of carrying illegal drugs. DOD significantly expanded its role in the execution of the national drug control strategy. Resources allocated by the federal government to DOD to support the National Drug Control Policy increased dramatically initially, and then began to decline. This paper will examine DOD's role in implementing the National Drug Control Strategy and conduct an analysis of DOD's effectiveness in performing its drug control mission. Due to the vast scope of the National Drug Control Strategy, this paper will focus on the Andean countries of Colombia, Bolivia, and Peru. Specifically, DOD's role in stopping the flow of cocaine into the United States will be examined and recommendations will be made to improve the current strategy.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1996
- Accession Number
- ADA308658
Entities
People
- Douglas R. Beaty
Organizations
- United States Army War College