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The War on Drugs

Title: The War on Drugs

Seminar Paper , 2003 , 23 Pages , Grade: very good

Autor:in: Bernhard Hagen (Author)

Politics - Region: USA
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In this paper, I want to discuss the “War on Drugs” in the 1980ies and early 90ies and compare the US approach of each period. Declared by President Reagan, the war on drugs changed under President Bush, and there are also a few differences under the Clinton Administration. What were and are the major threats for the United States, and how did the US try to act against them? Which impact had the war on drugs on Latin America? Was the war on drugs successful? Which administration had the best and most successful approach to this topic?

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Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

  • I. Introduction
  • II. The Reagan Administration
    • II.1. Launching the War on Drugs: Tough Words...
    • II.2....but weak actions?
  • III. The Bush Administration
    • III.1. Demand side
    • III.2. Militarization
    • III.3. Unilateral, Bilateral or Multilateral?
  • IV. The Clinton Administration
    • IV.1. Situation in the early 90ies......
    • IV.2. The continuing story - no change?
  • V. Conclusion

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This term paper analyzes the “War on Drugs” in the 1980s and early 1990s, comparing the US approach under the Reagan, Bush, and Clinton administrations. The paper examines the threats the US faced and its responses, exploring the impact of the war on drugs on Latin America, its effectiveness, and the success of each administration's approach.

  • The evolution of the War on Drugs from the Reagan to the Clinton administration
  • The impact of the War on Drugs on Latin America
  • The effectiveness of the War on Drugs
  • The different approaches taken by each administration
  • The role of US military involvement in the War on Drugs

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

  • I. Introduction: This chapter introduces the topic of the "War on Drugs" and outlines the paper's scope, focusing on the 1980s and early 1990s and comparing the US approaches under different administrations. It raises questions about the threats faced, US actions, the impact on Latin America, the effectiveness of the war, and which administration had the most successful approach.
  • II. The Reagan Administration: This chapter examines the launch of the War on Drugs under President Reagan, highlighting the increasing drug abuse in the 1970s and the domestic pressure to address it. It details the increased spending on drug control programs and the military involvement. The chapter also discusses the "Just Say No" campaign and the media's role in promoting the war.
  • II.1. Launching the War on Drugs: Tough Words...: This section explores the initial steps taken by the Reagan administration, emphasizing the tough rhetoric and increased funding for drug control. It discusses the involvement of the US military and the media campaign, showcasing the government's strong stance against drugs.
  • II.2....but weak actions?: This section analyzes the effectiveness of the Reagan administration's policies, questioning whether the tough rhetoric was matched by equally strong action. It highlights critiques of the drug prevention programs and the perceived lack of real effort, suggesting that the war on drugs was not as effective as it was made out to be.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

The primary keywords and focus topics of this term paper include the War on Drugs, the Reagan, Bush, and Clinton administrations, US foreign policy, Latin America, drug trafficking, drug abuse, military intervention, demand reduction, supply reduction, and the effectiveness of anti-drug policies.

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Title
The War on Drugs
College
University of New Orleans  (Department of Political Science)
Course
SE US-Latin American Relations
Grade
very good
Author
Bernhard Hagen (Author)
Publication Year
2003
Pages
23
Catalog Number
V29251
ISBN (eBook)
9783638308106
Language
English
Tags
USA Clinton Bush Reagan War on Drugs
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Bernhard Hagen (Author), 2003, The War on Drugs, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/29251
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