A War on Mexican Drug Cartels or a War on Surplus Humanity?
A new war on drugs featuring military intervention against Mexican drug trafficking groups portends a new mode of political rule and capital accumulation in the United States.
Review Feature – Organised Crime in Mexico
This review feature examines two books that address developments in organised crime in Mexico, the roots of violence, and the challenges faced by the new government.
Border Crossings: Our Criminals, Their Criminals, and “Good Fences”
Not all borders are the same. But they all share one thing in common: people will cross them illegally if they can – if only for the fun of it.
Imperialism by Another Name: The US “War on Drugs” in Colombia
This essay examines US policy towards Colombia from Truman to Reagan, tracing the emergent “war on drugs” and the related political, economic, and military strategies.
Review – Drug War Capitalism
Dawn Paley’s book captures the opportunistic capacity of neoliberal decision-makers to advance policy agendas through the War on Drugs in Latin America.
Interview – Harvey F. Kline
Professor Kline analyses the Colombian peace agreement, elaborates on the futility of guerrilla movements, and explains why Coca production has increased.
The Second Image Sometimes Reversed: Competing Interests in Drug Policy
Peruvian tribulations over drug policy under Humala indicates that the U.S. should not continue to expect steadfast support for its preferred policies in the region.
Review – Cooperation and Drug Polices in the Americas
A title that offers valuable lessons for scholars and practitioners, challenging traditional views about U.S. cooperation and highlighting the inertia of current policy.
Chapo ‘El Bandito’ Alger
If we come to see the drug epidemic as the health issue it is, el Chapo may become a genuine pop-cultural icon for the masses, not just a hackneyed Mexican ‘Robin Hood’.
How to End Mexico’s Drug War
Mexico cannot afford to address its drug war with failed strategies. There is no alternative to state building. But this is a long term challenge which requires resources and high levels of political will.
