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4/10/25 Bill Buppert on the Prospects for War in Iran and Northern Mexico

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The Complex Dynamics of U.S.-Mexico Drug Policy

This chapter examines the historical effects of U.S. drug policies on Mexico, particularly the militarization of the drug war and its unintended consequences. The discussion underscores the paradox of government interventions leading to escalating violence and the evolution of cartel operations. Additionally, it explores the grim implications of classifying cartels as terrorist organizations and the potential for wider conflict and humanitarian crises.

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