Understanding Mexico's Security Conundrum

Unlike other analyses which aim to explain the notion of national security in Mexico and at the same time address the security challenges facing the country, this short text describes the distinction between national, internal and public security in Mexico. It is the first book to provide detailed analysis on Mexico’s security policy and its long-term consequences.

Former Mexican government official Augustin Maciel-Padilla contends that the absence of a clear understanding of the complexitie...