A National Strategy to Address U.S./Mexican Border Security Issues
Abstract
This research project identifies the threat to the United States and proposes a national strategy to address the ease with which illegal migrants are entering the United States along the Mexican border. A comprehensive strategy for employing all elements of national power is necessary. The objectives of the proposed strategy are to significantly reduce the number of migrants attempting to cross the border illegally and decrease the amount of drugs trafficked throughout the region. The concepts for accomplishing these objectives are to pursue legislation and policies that would reduce the number of illegal immigrants in the United States through attrition, fully support DHS in its Secure Border Initiatives and expand USNORTHCOM's TSCP to engage with Mexico by leading a unified effort of all elements of national power to address the root causes of the problem. The resources needed to accomplish the objectives are the will of the government to raise the priority of this issue by putting it on the national agenda and the funding and personnel necessary to execute the concept. DHS must continue to lead the country's internal security efforts and to improve its border protection posture. USNORTHCOM must work with the State Department to expand its TSCP with Mexico and broaden its mission set to address threats to American security beyond its borders.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 29, 2007
- Accession Number
- ADA469733
Entities
People
- Melissa A. Sturgeon
Organizations
- United States Army War College