United States Strategy for Mexico
Abstract
The security and stability of Mexico is of national interest to the United States, and a strong, effective alliance between the two countries is pivotal to our national defense strategy and economic prosperity. Mexico is slowly transforming to a democratic society but has many challenges to overcome within their present governmental and societal systems before transformation is complete. The U.S. strategy toward Mexico is outdated and requires significant improvements. This Strategic Research Project will provide a brief discussion of the challenges that face Mexico in combating insurgencies, as well as governmental, economic and social reforms. It will then identify recent reform efforts by the Fox government aimed at improving the country's political and economic systems as a hedge against future instability. After reviewing these current measures, the SRP will propose a strategy for strengthening U.S. - Mexican relations, thereby protecting the southern border, fostering mutual prosperity, and promoting democracy. This strategy will provide the desired goals (ends), how to achieve these goals (ways), and the programs best suited to achieve these goals (means) for each of the four focus areas.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 18, 2005
- Accession Number
- ADA432735
Entities
People
- Robert C. Centner
Organizations
- United States Army War College