January 2013

The Impact of President Felipe Calderon's War on Drugs on the Armed Forces

The Prospects for Mexico's 'Militarization' and Bilateral Relations

The monograph examines the effect of ever wider involvement of the armed forces in Mexican. It question more specifically, whether Mexican society is being 'militarized' and if yes, what the probable impact will be on relations between the United States and its southern neighbor. Ultimately, writes the author, the key players have to be Mexico's political, economic, and social establishment. Above all, US civilian and military decisionmakers must avoid hubris and recognize the severe limitation on ameliorating, much less solving, formidable problems in other countries unless local leaders challenge the criminals in their midst.

This publication is subject to Title 17, United States Code, Sections 101 and 105. It is in the public domain and may not be copyrighted.

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