U.S. military training missions are an economical way to promote security and good governance and to support our friends and allies and prepare them to tackle these problems on their own, as well as help other countries in the region. 

The future of the Mérida Initiative to deepen bilateral security cooperation with Mexico and combat transnational organized crime.

U.S. and Mexican officials are making progress on an aid package to support a new offensive against the deadly illegal drug syndicates that threaten both nations. Since Mexican president Felipe Calderón’s victory just over one year ago, Mexican authorities have stepped up anti-drug efforts and paved the way for increased...

Crackdowns on violent cartels in Mexico and Colombia have pushed the powerful narcotrafficking gangsters into Central America. Join us as we discuss the threat and ideas for international collaboration to provide the necessary material, political, and law enforcement support for the region.

Last month, the Drug Enforcement Administration abruptly revoked the narcotics license held by the distributor Cardinal Health, preventing that firm from shipping prescription pain drugs to thousands of Florida pharmacies and hospitals. It's the latest tactic in the DEA's struggle to stem the illicit use of prescription painkillers like OxyContin and Vicodin.

The panelists will discuss the drug threat posed by cartels and propose recommendations for Mexico in doing its share in the war on drugs.

Iran's new Bolivarian buddies--Hugo Chavez, Evo Morales, and Rafael Correa --are not the most cautious cats in the Western Hemisphere. But they look like Bismarkian "satisfied powers" by comparison to the drug cartels that are an increasing part of Iran's anti-American network.

Mexico today increasingly resembles Colombia 25 years ago, but President Obama has demonstrated insufficient leadership against illegal drugs and his administration seems to have no consensus on the severity of the problem.