STRAT | Week of January 26, 2025 | Evaluating Strategic Responses to Cartels and Emergency Management
In this episode of STRAT, we explore the multifaceted strategies for addressing strategic risks associated with Mexican drug cartels and emergency management reform. LtCol Hal Kempfer, a retired Marine Intelligence Officer, provides an insightful analysis of classifying cartels as terrorist groups and the implications of military intervention in Mexico. He delves into the substantial influence these cartels wield over Mexico's economy and governance. The episode also examines the potential elimination of FEMA, proposing a shift to state-led emergency management. LtCol Kempfer critiques the…
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