Traces the evolution of security relations in North America from the bilateral approach that existed prior to the events of September 11th, to the unilateral US approach of perimeter defence after September 11th, to the creation of a trilateral regional security framework.
Has the emergence of new transnational threats - terrorism, drug cartels, natural disasters - affected the dynamics of security relations among Canada, Mexico, and the United States? What is the likely future of these relations in a highly securitized world? This book traces the evolution of security relations in North America. The authors' analysis highlights both the move toward cooperation and the significant obstacles that limit the potential for an effective regional security complex.
