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2 results foundAuthor: Eventon, Ross Title: Russia, the U.S. and Drugs in Afghanistan Summary: The U.S.-Russian relationship throughout Central Asia is one of intense rivalry, albeit with occasional politically opportune collaboration. As the two powers pursue their own political and military objectives, the relationship can often appear contradictory and confused, as co-operation exists simultaneously alongside competition, involving vocal condemnation and criticism. This rivalry is especially evident in Afghanistan, and particularly in relation to the enormous levels of opium cultivation in that country since the invasion. For both the U.S. and Russia, exploitation of the drugs issue has been an important means of achieving their respective aims. Washington’s proclaimed “war on drugs” is quite transparently an aspect of counter-insurgency and shows little regard for the actual level of drug production. In light of domestic policies, Moscow’s claims of concern with Afghan opium flowing into the country are clearly disingenuous. The “drugs threat” instead serves as a mechanism for increasing Russia’s engagement with Afghanistan and the Central Asian states. As the U.S. seeks to establish a permanent presence, secure the authority of a client state in Afghanistan, and exert control over the future of the region, Moscow is using bilateral and regional mechanisms in an effort to counter Washington and become an influential player in Central Asia. Recent developments suggest that this “New Great Game” is approaching a crucial moment, with significant geo-strategic implications. Details: Oslo, Norway: NOREF (Norwegian Peacebuilding Resource Centre), 2011. Source: Internet Resource, NOREF Report, Accessed on December 6, 2011 at: http://peacebuilding.no/var/ezflow_site/storage/original/application/86c44fb74d83db259d0f516bc9fc07c7.pdf Year: 2011 Country: United States URL: http://peacebuilding.no/var/ezflow_site/storage/original/application/86c44fb74d83db259d0f516bc9fc07c7.pdf Shelf Number: 123496 Keywords: AfghanistanIllict DrugsOpiumRussiaUnited States |
Author: University of California, San Diego Title: U.S.-Mexico Security Cooperation 2018-2024 Summary: Over the more than two decades of free trade between Mexico and the United States (1994-2018), there has been an important alignment between the countries on strategic and security matters. New blueprints for bilateral cooperation have been created and there has been greater agreement regarding security in the region, especially with respect to Central America. However, the arrival of Donald Trump in the White House and the internal crises in both countries - the opioid epidemic in the United States and the escalation of violence in Mexico - have cast serious doubt on burgeoning security cooperation. In February 2018, the Center for U.S.-Mexican Studies at the University of California San Diego, in association with the Justice in Mexico program at the University of San Diego, gathered experts on security and violence, journalists, and former officials from both countries to discuss the areas of concern and opportunity in U.S.-Mexico cooperation. The arrival of Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador in the Mexican presidency represents an opportunity to resume a dialogue at the highest level around bilateral security. As a group of academics and former officials from both countries, we have assessed bilateral collaboration on security issues and propose a road map to enhance cooperation between the governments of Mexico and the United States. Details: San Diego, California: University of California San Diego, Center for U.S.-Mexican Studies, 2019. 29p. Source: Internet Resource: Accessed June 10, 2019 at: https://usmex.ucsd.edu/_files/Whitepaper_Security_Taskforce_March_26_Covers.pdf Year: 2019 Country: International URL: https://www.brookings.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Whitepaper_Security_Taskforce.pdf Shelf Number: 156343 Keywords: Free Trade Mexico Opioid Crisis Security Cooperation Security Sector Reform United States |