CIAO DATE: 09/2008
December 2004
The Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars
Parameters of security and intelligence relations.
The relationship between Mexico and the United States has been defined by the countries' shared border, their economic interaction (which has been growing since the signing of NAFTA), and by their common geopolitical arena.
In terms of security, the relationship has been defined by like-minded priorities and interests; however, these factors have not necessarily led to a formal alliance between the two countries nor a joint strategy in the face of potential threats. This characteristic of the relationship is evidenced by the absence of defense agreements and the lack of joint military exercises....
Resource link: Security and Intelligence in US-Mexico Relations [PDF] - 40K