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Jameia Todman Professor Dobrin CJE 4174 January 27, 2024 Research Journal 2 1. Describe or explain the article/resource briefly. (provide a link to this resource) Shannon K. O'Neil wrote this essay, which was published on February 23, 2009. It discusses how drug cartels are to blame for Mexico's escalating violence. The author highlights the cartels' employment of guerilla-style tactics such as political intimidation, kidnapping, and murder. Mexican cartels are currently active in the manufacturing, transportation, and distribution of drugs such as cocaine, marijuana, heroin, and methamphetamine. The drug trade evolved throughout time. Mexico's President Felipe Calderón dispatched military forces to stop the bloodshed, kicking off the drug war. Given their shared border, economic links, and the threat posed by Mexican criminal organizations, the piece highlights the importance of the outcome to the United States. However, the effectiveness of this approach is being questioned, with some likening it to "Calderon's Iraq." The essay presents some proposals for how the United States might aid Mexico in resolving this situation. These include directing drug policy emphasis toward demand reduction, monitoring southbound traffic to prevent cash smuggling, and enforcing US gun regulations to reduce the flow of guns to cartels. In addition, the author advocates for more collaboration between the United States and Mexico, proposing a comprehensive approach to address Mexico's more general challenges, such as the need to strengthen and reform regional law enforcement. The article's conclusion emphasizes the two nations' interconnectedness and the importance of both countries' success in the war against drugs. 2. How does this article/resource relate to this week’s topic? The article emphasizes the two countries' tight relationship and the importance of overcoming the mutual difficulties caused by drug-related violence. It analyzes the growing problem of drug cartel-related violence in Mexico and makes recommendations for how the United States may assist Mexico in addressing it. If you're interested in drug trafficking, border security, or US-Mexico ties, you'll find this article useful. It discusses how the drug trade in Mexico is developing, the challenges the Mexican government is facing, and what steps the United States can do to assist its southern neighbor. The essay emphasizes the two countries' interconnectedness and the importance of collaborating to find answers to the difficulties that drug-related violence causes. 3. Based on what you have learned in this course so far, is this the most efficient and just manifestation of the system?

It might be claimed that the current method, which includes the use of military force and legislative amendments, is not the most effective or equitable way to implement the system. The policy is met with skepticism and has been compared to "Calderon's Iraq," raising concerns about its effectiveness. The essay proposes additional measures, such as supporting gun restrictions in the United States and focusing demand reduction, underlining the need for a more comprehensive and collaborative approach. The emphasis on strengthening local law enforcement groups indicates that systemic issues exist and must be addressed. As a result, in my opinion, a more comprehensive and collaborative strategy may represent a more equitable and successful way for the system to address the issues produced by drug-related violence in Mexico. Refence Helping Mexico Help Itself." Council on Foreign Relations, Council on Foreign Relations, www.cfr.org/expert-brief/helping-mexico-help-itself

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