Confronting Cartels: A New Approach to Terrorism

This chapter explores an executive order that classifies drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations, addressing the crisis linked to their violent activities in the U.S. It critiques traditional diplomatic methods and emphasizes the necessity for decisive action against these threats, while discussing military and intelligence responses. Additionally, the chapter touches on corporate shifts in political alignment and the influence of radical ideologies on business practices, framing the current landscape as a reaction to previous extortive pressures.