Mexico+-+Failed+State?

=**Is Mexico a "Failed State?" To what extent does Mexico pose a threat to US national security?**=

1. First - research what the term "failed state" means. What is the criteria? Says who? Historical examples?

2. Does Mexico fit into this category? Are the Cartel Wars in Mexico a major threat to US national security?

3. What should US policy be?

More or less intervention? What kind of intervention? Calderon's policies - success or failure? Continued US support for Calderon's policies?

Answer all questions with numbers - then respond to THREE classmates posts - agreeing or disagreeing with US intervention.

Use your Stratfor Reading from class - here is link:

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And access this link for the BBC documentary if you would like:

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//Due Dates//

//Initial Postings: Jan 3rd//

//Three Discussion Posts: Jan 5th//