Pivot to the Homeland - An Escalated Maritime Interdictions Approach Towards Combating Transnational Criminal Networks in the Western Hemisphere
Abstract
The brutal violence and terrorism nexus of Transnational Organized Criminal (TOC) Networks, specifically Drug Trafficking Organizations (DTOs), decreases stability throughout the Americas and poses a present and growing danger to U.S. national security. Advances in submersible smuggling technology coupled with the proliferation of safe havens within the Americas are a direct threat to the homeland. As the world s premier maritime power, the U.S. must strengthen resolve and investment to counter narco-terrorist networks where most vulnerable in the maritime. This thesis argues the need for an escalated maritime interdictions approach against DTOs in the Western Hemisphere examining the limited success over the past four decades, current monetary and social costs to the U.S., and outlines the potential benefits of an increased maritime interdictions approach. This thesis asserts that U.S. National Fleet resources could be better leveraged to increase apprehensions of narco-terrorists at sea.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 03, 2015
- Accession Number
- ADA622638
Entities
People
- David W. Ramassini
Organizations
- National Defense University