The United States National Security Strategy for Colombia. Is plan Colombia the Right solution
Abstract
The security relationship between the United States and Colombia has reached a critical junction, and the entire South American continent is watching. Colombia is on the brink of overcoming many of the problems the country has experienced in the past half century ending the narcotics trade, eliminating the three major guerrilla organizations that have plagued internal security, getting the economy back on track, and gaining international approval for improving human rights. The United States must make sure that Colombia succeeds. A stable and democratic Colombia is a national interest of the United States, primarily because of the threat of drugs, and the tremendous impact that associated narco-terrorism could have on the nation. A close look at the elements of the United States National Security Strategy for Colombia will reveal that the US strategy is working, and that the US-Colombian relationship will be the model for engaging other democratic countries on the continent. The blueprint for the United States strategy is Plan Colombia: Plan for Peace, Prosperity, and the Strengthening of the State, a five year, interagency plan that uses US military, economic, and diplomatic instruments to assist Colombia. Funded by Congress in 2000, Plan Colombia is an extremely effective strategy, and with some minor adjustments, should be continued past 2005.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 2004
- Accession Number
- ADA441646
Entities
People
- Michael L. Waggett
Organizations
- National War College