Center for a New American Security

CNAS Hosts Discussion on Drug Cartels and U.S. National Security

October 5, 2010 - In the midst of a drug war in Mexico that has claimed and estimated 28,000 lives, CNAS launched Crime Wars: Gangs, Cartels, and U.S. National Security, a comprehensive report on the threat posed by organized crime to the entire Western Hemisphere. Moderated by Senior CNAS Fellow Tom Ricks, a diverse panel of experts discussed the domestic and foreign policies the U.S. should enact to mitigate the threat of drug-related crime and violence.