Border Porousness and National Security

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The porousness of the US border is not currently a critical national security interest due to the lack of a pervasive terrorist threat. The issue of crime extends beyond the border as disorganized crime in US cities is on the rise. The focus should be on addressing policing issues within the territory rather than solely at the border. However, in the context of growing competition with China and Russia, the porous border poses a risk as it could be exploited by foreign adversaries to smuggle weapons or other items into the country. This could lead to organized activities similar to FARC in Colombia, where drugs are used to fund weapons and insurgent activities.

In this episode of 'Live Players, Samo Burja and Erik Torenberg discuss the intricate dynamics of Mexican drug cartels and their impact on both Mexico's political and economic landscape. The discussion delves deep into how drug revenues sustain elites, non-state actors, and insurgencies worldwide — with notable examples from the Taliban to Chechen rebels. They also discuss the potential threats posed by Mexico's porous border to U.S. national security, the global demand for drugs, the implications of drug legalization in first world countries, and the potential geopolitical shifts involving China and the U.S.

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LINKS:

Samo’s Bismarck Brief: https://brief.bismarckanalysis.com/

“Mexico’s Drug Cartels Are Not Competitors to the State” https://brief.bismarckanalysis.com/p/mexicos-drug-cartels-are-not-competitors

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