1. Introduction.- 2. The Drug War in Colombia.- 3. Drug Trafficking and Organized Crime in Mexico.- 4. Addiction, Fentanyl, and the Border.- 5. Prisons and the Consequences of Tough on Crime Policies at Home and Abroad.- 6. Conclusion.
Jonathan D. Rosen is Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice at Holy Family University, Philadelphia, USA.
“Jonathan Rosen again provides a succinct explanation for the contemporary state of global organized criminal networks. His wide array of case studies and quantitative data make this book a must-have for any student of the subject. This clear and concise book will be an excellent textbook for any class on this particular subject. Highly recommended.”
—Hanna Kassab, Teaching Assistant Professor, East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina, USA
“An impressive overview of major developments and trends in the U.S. war on drugs at home and abroad that raises critical questions for policymakers about the ways narcotics need to be addressed.”
—Sebastián Cutrona, Assistant Professor of International Affairs at O.P. Jindal Global University, India
This book examines the U.S. war on drugs at home and abroad. It provides a brief history of the war on drugs. In addition, it analyzes drug trafficking and organized crime in Colombia and Mexico, and the role of the United States government in counternarcotics policies. This work also examines the opioid epidemic, addiction, and alternative policies.
Jonathan D. Rosen is Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice at Holy Family University, Philadelphia, USA.