U.S.-Mexico defense relations : an incompatible interface / by Craig A. Deare.

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Deare, Craig A., 1957-

Contributor:

National Defense University. Institute for National Strategic Studies

Series:

Strategic forum ; no. 243.

Strategic forum ; no. 243

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

United States--Military relations--Mexico.

United States.

Mexico--Military relations--United States.

Mexico.

United States--Foreign relations--Mexico.

Mexico--Foreign relations--United States.

Diplomatic relations.

Military relations.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (12 pages).

Other Title:

US-Mexico defense relations

Place of Publication:

[Washington, D.C.] : Institute for National Strategic Studies, National Defense University, [2009]

Summary:

"The United States and Mexico share a history that was shaped in the 19th century by numerous interventions by U.S. forces into Mexican territory and U.S. expropriation of considerable Mexican land. Although largely forgotten on the northern side of the border, this history has left a scar on the collective national psyche of Mexico, most notably on the military forces. The American and Mexican militaries have evolved in distinct fashions over the past 100 years, and today have very different responsibilities, mission sets, orientations, and capabilities. In addition, a number of structural realities present on each side of the border, including a bilateral lack of trust, pose challenges for improved interaction and greater collaboration between the armed forces of each country. The combination of circumstances has created an 'incompatible interface' in terms of U.S.-Mexican military interaction. The Department of Defense should undertake a comprehensive review of potential areas of commonality between U.S. forces and their Mexican counterparts to identify missions and capabilities where the United States and Mexico could collaborate more effectively and find ways in which to cooperate constructively."--Page 1.

Notes:

Title from title screen (viewed on March 26, 2010).

"July 2009."

Includes bibliographical references (pages 9-10).

Other Format:

Print version: Deare, Craig A. U.S.-Mexico defense relations.

OCLC:

586017686