The United States and Mexico border post 9/11
This study examines the effect of the increased border security in the post 9/11 era on bilateral relations between the United States and Mexico. The problem is approached inductively from a policy-related perspective, using some elements of theory for descriptive purposes. Using qualified expert opinion and description of the policies implemented after 9/11/01, this study attempts to draw substantive conclusions about the current state of this bilateral relationship and future policy outlook.This study hypothesizes that the border policy implemented after September 11, 2001 has negatively affected bilateral relations between the United States and Mexico. The independent variable in this study is the increased security at the border. The dependent variable is the bilateral relationship between the two neighboring states. In order to operationalize the qualitative description of these policies, this study will compare them based on the extent to which they meet the following criteria: promotes bilateral economic development and the further integration of NAFTA; facilitates bilateral political cooperation; secures both sides of the border against illicit flows of goods and people across border; respects national
This study has found that greater security at the U. Other critics say such programs still have loopholes, because names are compared to terror watch lists which are often incomplete or inaccurate ("Judging," 2004). Working specifically on risk management, the approach has made marked progress to ensure freedom of movement while securing the borders against terrorism ("Mexico project," 2004, p. As with migrant labor, much policy attention has been given to the supply aspect of illicit drugs, but it is important to consider the demand factor as well (Andreas, 2000, p. position of "deterrence" regarding the border. It must be noted, however, that not all illegal flows are from Mexico to the U. All was not to be rosy for long, however. The gap between the two states' relative economic strength is nowhere more pronounced than at the border. The dependent variable is defined by the status of the domestic and foreign policy regarding the other state, policy exchanges between the two states, the tone or attitude of those exchanges, and outlook for future relations. Under Secretary of State for Economics Business and Agricultural Affairs, Alan Larson said in a speech before the Senate Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, Peace Corps and Narcotics Affairs, "We were able to put some of the best minds in Mexico and the United States to work on this project. 9 billion, with more than half of the total destined for border and port security ("DHS Fact sheet," 2003). Problem StatementThis study examines the effect of the increased border security in the post 9/11 era on bilateral relations between the United States and Mexico.
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