The State of the Border Report
As the debate over immigration reform has brought the management of the US-Mexico border back into the spotlight, this report provides a comprehensive look at the state of affairs in the management of the US-Mexico border and the border region, focusing on four core areas: trade and competitiveness, security, sustainability, and quality of life. The report suggests that rather than consider each issue individually, the interdependent nature of topics like trade and security demand the border be approached from a more holistic perspective.
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About the Authors
Erik Lee
Christopher Wilson
Francisco Lara-Valencia
Carlos de la Parra
Rick Van Schoik
Kristofer Patron-Soberano
Eric L. Olson
Director of Policy and Strategic Initiatives, Seattle International Foundation
Andrew Selee
President, Migration Policy Institute
Mexico Institute
The Mexico Institute seeks to improve understanding, communication, and cooperation between Mexico and the United States by promoting original research, encouraging public discussion, and proposing policy options for enhancing the bilateral relationship. A binational Advisory Board, chaired by Luis Téllez and Earl Anthony Wayne, oversees the work of the Mexico Institute. Read more