Conflict Analysis Mexico And Central America - 1687 Words

In this paper, I will focus on Policy Issues through Conflict Analysis in Latin America. First, I will talk about the differences and critiques in the Merida Initiative: Mexico and Central America. Then, I will focus on â€Å"Drug War†: Lenses, Frames, and â€Å"Seeing† Solutions. I will then talk about, â€Å"conflict analysis ¬Ã‚ ¬Ã‚ ¬Ã‚ ¬, a lens for viewing conflict that brings into focus a multilevel, integrative diagnosis of the violence in Mexico and supports recent evolutions in Plan Merida toward a more holistic peace-building approach† (Carpenter, 2013). In other words, conflict analysis focuses on the determination of conflict in Mexico and aids current advancement in Plan Merida regarding a non-violence approach. Finally, I will focus on â€Å"conflict analysis lens to the war in Mexico to identify its multiple causes and entry points for multidimensional intervention strategies† (Carpenter, 2013). That is to say, the conflict analysis lens e xplores the origins and possible actions of policies taken regarding the war in Mexico. I will be discussing policies that are flawed and conflict analysis. Merida Initiative: Mexico and Central America The article â€Å"Changing Lenses: Conflict Analysis and Mexico’s ‘Drug War’† states the different approaches of the Merida Initiative in Mexico and in Central America (Carpenter, 2013). Arteaga writes, â€Å"Merida Initiative, whose objective is to establish a mechanism of cooperation between the United States, Mexico and Central America, with the goal ofShow MoreRelatedA Better Life Movie Analysis Essay635 Words   |  3 PagesJuan Marcos Romero ENG 108 Armory Kaiser 27 February 2012 A Better Life Movie Analysis In the movie A Better Life, the Main Character Carlos Galindo is an undocumented immigrant from Mexico who started working as a day labor worker when he first arrived in the country, however he has had steady work from Blasco Martinez who owns a gardening business which he tries to convince Carlos to buy from him as he says he is moving. The idea of being self employed is very appealing to Carlos but heRead MoreMexican Drug War Outline816 Words   |  4 Pagesorg/publications/policy-analysis/undermining-mexicos-dangerous-drug-cartelsgt;. Al-Eryani, Ausan. Mexico’s drug war effects US as well. Collegiate Times. Virginia Tech. 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