Download or read book Borders Fences and Walls written by Elisabeth Vallet and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-04-08 with total page 415 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Twenty years after the fall of the Berlin Wall, the question remains ’Do good fences still make good neighbours’? Since the Great Wall of China, the Antonine Wall, built in Scotland to support Hadrian's Wall, the Roman ’Limes’ or the Danevirk fence, the ’wall’ has been a constant in the protection of defined entities claiming sovereignty, East and West. But is the wall more than an historical relict for the management of borders? In recent years, the wall has been given renewed vigour in North America, particularly along the U.S.-Mexico border, and in Israel-Palestine. But the success of these new walls in the development of friendly and orderly relations between nations (or indeed, within nations) remains unclear. What role does the wall play in the development of security and insecurity? Do walls contribute to a sense of insecurity as much as they assuage fears and create a sense of security for those 'behind the line'? Exactly what kind of security is associated with border walls? This book explores the issue of how the return of the border fences and walls as a political tool may be symptomatic of a new era in border studies and international relations. Taking a multidisciplinary approach, this volume examines problems that include security issues ; the recurrence and/or decline of the wall; wall discourses ; legal approaches to the wall; the ’wall industry’ and border technology, as well as their symbolism, role, objectives and efficiency.
Download or read book Border Insecurity written by Sylvia Longmire and published by St. Martin's Press. This book was released on 2014-04-22 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When confronted with the challenges of border security and illegal immigration, government officials are fond of saying that our borders have never been as safe and secure as they are now. But ranchers in the borderlands of Arizona and Texas fear for their lands, their cattle, their homes, and sometimes their lives due to the human and drug smuggling traffic that regularly crosses their property. Who is right? What does a secure border actually look like? More importantly, is a secure border a realistic goal for the United States? Border Insecurity examines all the aspects of the challenge—and thriving industry—of trying to keep terrorists, drug smugglers, and illegal immigrants from entering the United States across our land borders. It looks at on-the-ground issues and controversies like the border fence, the usefulness of technology, shifts in the connection between illegal immigration and drug smuggling, and the potential for terrorists and drug cartels to work together. Border Insecurity also delves into how the border debate itself is part of why the government has failed to improve information sharing and why this is necessary to establish a clear and comprehensive border security strategy.
Download or read book Human Rights along the U S Mexico Border written by Kathleen Staudt and published by University of Arizona Press. This book was released on 2009-11-15 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Much political oratory has been devoted to safeguarding America’s boundary with Mexico, but policies that militarize the border and criminalize immigrants have overshadowed the region’s widespread violence against women, the increase in crossing deaths, and the lingering poverty that spurs people to set out on dangerous northward treks. This book addresses those concerns by focusing on gender-based violence, security, and human rights from the perspective of women who live with both violence and poverty. From the Pacific to the Gulf of Mexico, scholars from both sides of the 2,000-mile border reflect expertise in disciplines ranging from international relations to criminal justice, conveying a more complex picture of the region than that presented in other studies. Initial chapters offer an overview of routine sexual assaults on women migrants, the harassment of Central American immigrants at the hands of authorities and residents, corruption and counterfeiting along the border, and near-death experiences of border crossers. Subsequent chapters then connect analysis with solutions in the form of institutional change, social movement activism, policy reform, and the spread of international norms that respect human rights as well as good governance. These chapters show how all facets of the border situation—globalization, NAFTA, economic inequality, organized crime, political corruption, rampant patriarchy—promote gendered violence and other expressions of hyper-masculinity. They also show that U.S. immigration policy exacerbates the problems of border violence—in marked contrast to the border policies of European countries. By focusing on women’s everyday experiences in order to understand human security issues, these contributions offer broad-based alternative approaches and solutions that address everyday violence and inattention to public safety, inequalities, poverty, and human rights. And by presenting a social and democratic international feminist framework to address these issues, they offer the opportunity to transform today’s security debate in constructive ways.
Download or read book Border Insecurity Take Three written by United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Finance and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Borders Fences and Walls written by Élisabeth Vallet and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book No Safe Haven written by Robert K. Hudnall and published by Omega Press. This book was released on 2004-10-20 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 marked the first time since Pancho Villa's raid on Columbus, New Mexico that an enemy has attacked an American city. Was this just a fluke or a sign of things to come? Just how safe are the Borders of the United States? For the first time an author with a background in urban wrfare and counter terrorism shows the true state of border security. Are we secure or s target waiting for a marksman? Find out the truth in No Safe Haven: Homeland Insecurity.
Download or read book Border Insecurity Take Two written by United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Finance and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Border Security or Insecurity written by Paul V. Morris and published by Nova Novinka. This book was released on 2005 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Terrorism has brought with it numerous challenges to the world. How to control immigration. How to know ahead, of time, when and where an attack is planned. How to keep nuclear weapons out of the hands of the terrorists. How to live within a lawful society when the terrorists utilise those very laws to create havoc within the societies. How to secure the transportation system, the nuclear power industry and air travel. This book deals with border security and the massive problems it presents.
Download or read book Border Insecurity Take Three written by United States. Congress and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-01-14 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Border insecurity, take three : open and unmonitored : hearing before the Committee on Finance, United States Senate, One Hundred Tenth Congress, first session, September 27, 2007.
Download or read book Border Insecurity Take Three written by United States Senate and published by . This book was released on 2019-09-19 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Border insecurity, take three: open and unmonitored: hearing before the Committee on Finance, United States Senate, One Hundred Tenth Congress, first session, September 27, 2007.
Download or read book U S Southern Border Security written by Jennifer R. Snider and published by Nova Science Publishers. This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Border insecurity is not a new phenomenon. For more than 25 years, Congress has increased border security resources in response to this challenge only to see illegal crossings and criminal enterprises continue to operate by shifting to other, less secure, areas of the border. Since 9/11, billions of dollars have been spent on border security personnel, infrastructure and technology. The United States Border Patrol has more agents in the field today than at any time in history. There are also more miles of fencing and a wider array of technological solutions to help detect illicit crossings and the movement of narcotics than ever before. Yet, nearly everyone agrees that the border is not as secure as it needs to be. This book provides a blueprint for southern border security, and discusses opportunities that exist to strengthen collaborative mechanisms along the southwest border.
Download or read book U S Southern Border Security written by Jennifer R. Snider and published by . This book was released on 2014-01-01 with total page 127 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Border insecurity is not a new phenomenon. For more than 25 years, Congress has increased border security resources in response to this challenge only to see illegal crossings and criminal enterprises continue to operate by shifting to other, less secure, areas of the border. Since 9/11, billions of dollars have been spent on border security personnel, infrastructure and technology. The United States Border Patrol has more agents in the field today than at any time in history. There are also more miles of fencing and a wider array of technological solutions to help detect illicit crossings and the movement of narcotics than ever before. Yet, nearly everyone agrees that the border is not as secure as it needs to be. This book provides a blueprint for southern border security, and discusses opportunities that exist to strengthen collaborative mechanisms along the southwest border.
Download or read book Border Insecurity in Central America s Northern Triangle written by Ralph Espach and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 19 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The recent surge in drug trafficking and violent crime in Central America has drawn a spotlight to the perennial problem of lawlessness along the borders of El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras. Throughout their histories, governments in these countries have neglected their peripheries, especially the jungle covered region along the Caribbean coast, across the Petén and Yucatán high plains that border Mexico, and within the central mountain chain. Those communities, isolated due to their difficult topography and, in many cases, their ethnic differences, generally remain impoverished and isolated from national services or politics. Today, these borders are unmarked and largely unrecognized across most of their length. Public security and military forces can only afford to monitor borders in urban areas or at points where major highways cross. Away from these spots, borders are by and large meaningless except for the opportunities they present for residents to arbitrage differences in the supply, demand, and costs of various goods and services, including some that are illegal. Indeed, illicit trafficking provides income, and border communities appear to be benefiting economically from the recent surge in drug trafficking through the region.
Download or read book Unveiling the Homeland Security Threats of the U S Mexico Open Border Policy written by Roberto Miguel Rodriguez and published by . This book was released on 2023-10-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Border Insecurity" offers a critical examination of the challenges and threats presented by an open border policy between the U.S. and Mexico. With comprehensive research, firsthand accounts, and detailed analysis, this book uncovers the complexities and nuances of border management, its implications for national security, and the debate surrounding more lenient border controls. Core facets of the book include: Historical Perspective: A chronological account of the U.S.-Mexico border's evolution, detailing the policies, agreements, and disputes that have shaped its current status. The Case for Openness: Exploring the economic, humanitarian, and cultural arguments in favor of a more open border policy, including benefits like enhanced trade, family reunification, and cultural exchange. Hidden Dangers: A deep dive into the potential threats an open border poses, from drug trafficking and organized crime to potential infiltration by malicious actors. Economic Implications: Assessing the potential economic repercussions of a porous border, weighing the benefits of increased commerce against the costs of security challenges. Humanitarian Concerns: Analyzing the migration patterns, asylum seekers, and the harrowing journeys many undertake in pursuit of the American dream, set against the backdrop of border security considerations. Policy Solutions: Investigating various proposed strategies and technologies to ensure a balanced approach to border management that addresses both security concerns and the humanitarian aspects. Comparative Analysis: Looking at global examples of open border policies, their successes, challenges, and the lessons the U.S.-Mexico border can glean from them. The Road Ahead: Speculating on the future of the U.S.-Mexico border, considering changing political landscapes, public opinion, and international pressures. "Border Insecurity" serves as a balanced and thought-provoking resource, aiming to shed light on one of the most debated topics in modern U.S. policy. It seeks to provide policymakers, security professionals, scholars, and the general public with a holistic understanding of the multifaceted challenges and opportunities inherent in border management.
Download or read book Life on the Other Border written by Teresa M. Mares and published by University of California Press. This book was released on 2019-04-16 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In her timely new book, Teresa M. Mares explores the intersections of structural vulnerability and food insecurity experienced by migrant farmworkers in the northeastern borderlands of the United States. Through ethnographic portraits of Latinx farmworkers who labor in Vermont’s dairy industry, Mares powerfully illuminates the complex and resilient ways workers sustain themselves and their families while also serving as the backbone of the state’s agricultural economy. In doing so, Life on the Other Border exposes how broader movements for food justice and labor rights play out in the agricultural sector, and powerfully points to the misaligned agriculture and immigration policies impacting our food system today.
Download or read book People Crossing Borders written by Chad C. Haddal and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 2010-11 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The current state of border protection strategy presents at least three questions: (1) What does the current border protection framework consist of? (2) Is it working? and (3) Are there more effective alternatives to achieve border protection? This report addresses these three questions through two competing models. Contents: (1) Defining the Evolving Challenge; (2) Competing Models; (3) Advantages and Disadvantages of a Geographically Focused Border Strategy; (4) Current Border Protection Framework; (5) Layered Border Security; (6) Expanding the Borders; (7) Maximizing Domain Awareness; (8) Systemic Challenges and Resulting Vulnerabilities; (9) Are the Border Policies Working?; (10) What Can Be Done?; (11) Conclusion.
Download or read book Border Humanitarians written by Adam Saltsman and published by Syracuse University Press. This book was released on 2022-08-31 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In rich ethnographic detail, Border Humanitarians explores the narratives of Burmese activists in exile who rely on transnational political and social networks to respond to gender violence among the hundreds of thousands of migrants living and working precariously on the Thai border with Myanmar. The activists this book follows must navigate a multiplicity of representations; they are simultaneously "illegal" in Thailand, underpaid feminized laborers in a global garment supply chain, and targets of global North humanitarian intervention with funding to "rescue" and "empower" them. Looking at how these multiple roles overlap, Saltsman asks how state border enforcement regimes, global humanitarianism, and neoliberal capitalist trajectories produce varied sets of constraints and opportunities in migrants’ lives. Here, like in many spaces that are simultaneously zones of refuge and hubs for flexible labor, the borderlands are both a site of dispossession for migrants as well as a resource for collective agency. As Saltsman details, gender itself emerges as an important tool for migrants and aid workers alike to navigate insecurity and assert varying ways of making order amidst the upheaval of displacement and ongoing exclusion.
