Part 8/10:
Toward a Middle Ground Solution
A pragmatic solution involves Congressional authorization for specific military operations against foreign cartels like Tren de Iraq, with strict constraints—such as sunset clauses—to prevent unchecked power. This approach aims to strike a balance: enabling decisive action to protect American lives while maintaining oversight and accountability.
Extending this logic, policymakers must recognize the evolving nature of threats. Drugs and terrorism are intertwined in modern geopolitics, requiring innovative strategies that go beyond traditional law enforcement or purely military responses.