Aileen Teague

Aileen Teague, an assistant professor at Texas A&M and author of 'Policing on Drugs,' explores the origins of the U.S.-Mexico drug war. She discusses operational strategies like Nixon's Operation Intercept and how increased U.S. enforcement complicates Mexican sovereignty. Teague reveals how Cold War dynamics shaped drug policies and led to militarization, alongside the negative impacts of U.S. programs like Operation Condor. She emphasizes the need for historical awareness in current U.S.-Mexico cooperation and suggests alternatives to reduce violence and improve outcomes.