Aileen Teague
Assistant professor of international affairs and former Marine who opposes militarizing the drug war and emphasizes diplomacy, multilateral cooperation, and demand reduction as durable strategies.
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Nov 21, 2025 • 53min
Should the U.S. Militarize the War on Drugs?
In a heated debate, Sean McFate, a strategy professor and former Army officer, and Andrés Martínez-Fernández, a Latin America policy analyst, argue for using military force against drug cartels, likening them to quasi-states. Opposing them are Will Freeman, a CF resident fellow, and Aileen Teague, a former Marine, who highlight the risks of civilian casualties and the failure of militarization in past interventions. They advocate for diplomatic strategies and emphasize the need for effective demand reduction. The discussion navigates complex legal and ethical repercussions.
Oct 30, 2025 • 29min
From Counter-narcotics to Counterterror
Aileen Teague, a former Marine Corps officer and author specializing in U.S.-Mexico drug policy, joins the discussion to unpack the current U.S. approach to counter-narcotics and its shift towards designating drug cartels as terrorist organizations. She delves into how the Trump administration's policies marked a departure from previous military restraint, the impacts of NAFTA on illicit trade, and the complicated history of militarized policing in Mexico. Teague emphasizes the need for building trust and exploring alternatives to military force in future U.S.-Mexico dynamics.
