Latin America and the United States: Homeland Security Thru Regional Stability

Abstract

Establishing a strong relationship with another country requires more than good intentions and a handshake. Many variables should be considered such as the country s culture, traditions, politics, economy, and military posture. This has been proven during military operations in Afghanistan and Iraq. The 21st century brings many policy challenges and opportunities to strengthen diplomatic and military ties between the United States and Latin America. In this paper I will address the importance of regional stability in the Latin America Andean Region and its affect on United States (U.S.) homeland security. Stability in the Andean Region is crucial to U.S. security and defense posture. This vital element, besides being a challenge, is also an opportunity to establish a better partnership and improved U.S.- Latin America relationship. The survival of the U.S. depends on an effective strategic implementation of a homeland security and defense plan, which places in the forefront Latin America regional stability.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 18, 2005
Accession Number
ADA432711

Entities

People

  • Gilberto E. Ponce

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Cyber
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Department Of State
  • Drug Abuse
  • Drug Trafficking
  • Governments
  • Homeland Security
  • Information Exchange
  • Latin America
  • Military Assistance
  • National Security
  • North America
  • Security
  • Societies
  • South America
  • Terrorists
  • United States
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

Readers

  • East Asian Political and Security Studies within the Soviet Union
  • Strategic Security Studies