US Military Has Always Been Seeking to Join the War on Drugs, New Report Reveals.
A secret report by the Pentagon's Institute for Defense Analyses shows that the US military has long been eager to get involved in the war on drugs. Conducted over a decade ago, the study aimed to gather insights from top drug traffickers incarcerated in the United States and provide recommendations for better disrupting transnational organized crime networks.
According to the report, one key prescription for countering these networks is "direct military action." This suggests that the US military has been seeking a more aggressive approach against drug cartels for years.
The researchers also concluded that fighting corruption and arresting high-ranking members of trafficking organizations was not enough. Instead, they advocated for targeting specific individuals within these networks.
In contrast, former DEA officials argue that such an approach is misguided. They point out that most people recruited to carry out smuggling trips are low-level operatives who have little connection to the organization's leadership.
The report highlights a long-standing pattern of military involvement in the US war on drugs. This includes not only direct strikes against suspected smugglers but also covert operations and cooperation with other law enforcement agencies.
Moreover, researchers point out that the US has often pursued policies that promote corruption abroad, undermining its own efforts to combat illicit trade at home.
One former DEA chief noted that the military's role in countering organized crime should be limited to "working together" and not using lethal force. He also emphasized the need for effective anti-corruption measures abroad.
Overall, this report provides a sobering reminder of the complexities surrounding US policy on the war on drugs.
A secret report by the Pentagon's Institute for Defense Analyses shows that the US military has long been eager to get involved in the war on drugs. Conducted over a decade ago, the study aimed to gather insights from top drug traffickers incarcerated in the United States and provide recommendations for better disrupting transnational organized crime networks.
According to the report, one key prescription for countering these networks is "direct military action." This suggests that the US military has been seeking a more aggressive approach against drug cartels for years.
The researchers also concluded that fighting corruption and arresting high-ranking members of trafficking organizations was not enough. Instead, they advocated for targeting specific individuals within these networks.
In contrast, former DEA officials argue that such an approach is misguided. They point out that most people recruited to carry out smuggling trips are low-level operatives who have little connection to the organization's leadership.
The report highlights a long-standing pattern of military involvement in the US war on drugs. This includes not only direct strikes against suspected smugglers but also covert operations and cooperation with other law enforcement agencies.
Moreover, researchers point out that the US has often pursued policies that promote corruption abroad, undermining its own efforts to combat illicit trade at home.
One former DEA chief noted that the military's role in countering organized crime should be limited to "working together" and not using lethal force. He also emphasized the need for effective anti-corruption measures abroad.
Overall, this report provides a sobering reminder of the complexities surrounding US policy on the war on drugs.
the fact that the us military has been trying to join the war on drugs all along is crazy 
i mean who knew they were secretly working with cartels in some cases? it's like something out of a movie, but not in a good way 
it's like we're not even trying to get our own house in order before we start throwing stones at others
i mean who benefits from the war on drugs? not the people, that's for sure 
and also why are we still pursuin policies that promote corruption abroad? 
. I think it's time to rethink our approach to this whole thing and focus on building stronger community relationships, not relying on military might 
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just read that the US military's been wanting to join the war on drugs all along 
like, what about collateral damage and hurting innocent people? 
i'm not surprised tho, our gov has been playing with fire when it comes to this whole thing for years 
. Those people you're talking about who get recruited for smuggling trips are probably just desperate and easily manipulated. It's like our military is trying to tackle a disease without understanding its symptoms.
. We need to get smarter about how we tackle this stuff, not just throw more guns and soldiers at it 
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. What do you think? Should the US military just stick to its day job and leave the law enforcement to the pros? Or should they take a more active role in countering organized crime? Ugh, I'm so conflicted! 
! I'm literally shocked that the US military has been secretly trying to join the war on drugs all along. Like, what's next? Sending soldiers to fight crime in our own cities?! 
It's crazy to think about the fact that they've been working with drug traffickers' cellmates and even targeting high-ranking members of trafficking organizations. That just sounds like a recipe for disaster! 
And can we talk about how corrupting it is when the US government is actively undermining its own efforts to combat illicit trade at home? It's like, what's the point?! 