The War on Drugs: U.S. Policy in Colombia

Abstract

For several years the U.S. policy in Colombia has been limited to providing assistance to the police forces. Through this assistance, the U.S. seeks to reduce the supply of illegal drugs that come to the U.S. by helping Colombia curb the narco-traffickers and reduce cocaine production. This study reviews U.S. policy in Colombia, assessing its adequacy in meeting the goal of curbing cocaine consumption in the U.S. Specifically, should U.S. policy support the Colombian efforts to defeat the insurgency in Colombia as an interim measure, in order ultimately to win the war on drugs in the U.S.? Information and insights presented at a recent USAWC symposium on this issue have contributed significantly to this study. The study concludes with recommendations on U.S. policy in Colombia, policy that seeks principally to reduce the flow of illegal drugs.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 10, 2000
Accession Number
ADA376011

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  • Alejandro L. Champin

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

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  • Energy and Power Technologies
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  • Commerce
  • Department Of Defense
  • Department Of State
  • Drug Abuse
  • Drug Trafficking
  • Education
  • Employment
  • Foreign Relations
  • Geography
  • Governments
  • National Security
  • New York
  • Police
  • Societies
  • Terrorists
  • United States
  • War Colleges

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