joint deliberation. These states can no longer make its policy decisions in a vacuum; multilateralism has become essential to security, economic development, and democracy in the post 9/11 era.
             This study approaches the problem statement inductively from a policy-related perspective. Some elements of theory are used for description. Given the dynamic and contemporary nature of the issues surrounding the relationship and the difficulties inherent in quantifying the state of such an ambiguous construct, it is difficult to achieve more than a modicum of certainty regarding their effectual impact. There has not been much time for precedent of empirical evidence to support or refute the hypothesis in research publications, especially books, regarding this issue. However, there are some interested organizations which have attempted to ascertain the effects of post 9/11 policy on bilateral relations between the United States and Mexico. The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) has published sev
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