To compete and thrive in the 21st century, democracies, and the United States in particular, must develop new national security and economic strategies that address the geopolitics of information. In the 20th century, market capitalist democracies geared infrastructure, energy, trade, and even social policy to protect and advance that era’s key source of power—manufacturing. In this century, democracies must better account for information geopolitics across all dimensions of domestic policy and national strategy.
The Mexican transnational criminal networks (TCNs) continue to thrive, despite efforts of the U.S. and Mexican governments to degrade them. This seminar will describe some of the strategies that have not been successful, such as interdicting firearms and arresting senior organization members, as well as propose solutions focused on blocking the free flow of profits derived from illegal activities. The ability to launder money keeps the TCNs operating and preventing this would be a significant hindrance to them.
Please join us! Coffee and tea provided. Everyone is welcome, but admittance will be on a first come–first served basis.