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Mexico Makes It
Read the article from Foreign Affrairs and contrast that with the pages 471-475 in Hauss (Ch. 16). Is Mexico a failed state?"
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I do not believe Mexico is a failed state at all. If anything it is improving, all though not all aspects of life are. The cartel and drug violence looms large in Mexico but it is also undergoing a rapid and widespread social, political, and economic transformation. A growing middle class, an increasingly influential pro-democracy voter base and the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) Are key components in Mexico's success. All in all, Mexico is taking more steps forward than steps back and it is a successful state, especially compared to other global south countries.
Mexico is not a failed state at the moment, but I don't think that means they'll necessarily stay that way. AS both the article and reading in the book mentioned, Mexico is improving in areas, like the economy, but they are also stagnant in other areas, like the drug issues, and because of this their future is uncertain. At the present point, Mexico is holding its own but it is not at the most stable point either. There is so much that could happen to take the country either way, but they are doing better than other countries in central and south america. Time will tell as to how Mexico continues to develop and if the state will be able to find ways to combat the large issues it still faces.
At this time, Mexico is not a failed state; however, I think this could change quite quickly depending on the drug cartel. Mexico is improving quite significantly in some aspects such as their economy, encouraging a more democratic system, and progress within internation affairs, but their government's legitimacy seems to be declining at the wish of the cartels. In comparison with the other Global South nations, Mexico is far ahead in their transformation into a successful state.
Mexico is not a failed state. When people think of Mexico, the first thing they think about is the cartels and their power over many people. Just because the cartels are powerful doesn't mean that the state is not powerful. Corruption does run rampant in Mexico, much like it does in Russia and China, but Mexico is improving at many aspects of its nation. The economy is starting to take of, and they are working on becoming more democratic. I believe we have not seen Mexico's potential as a nation just yet.
Mexico is not a failed state. i believe calderon saved them from that fate when he came to power. since it is march madness, i'd like to say that mexico has considerable upside. however, it still needs a lot of assistance and help from the US and Canada in order to truly take off as a major power. it has plenty of domestic issues to solve before it can move forward with other important issues at hand in the world. mexico has a growing economy and the standard of living is rising.
Mexico is not a failed state. While in comparison to the U.S and Canada it may not look to appealing, but in reality on a global scale its economy is relatively healthy, and growing, the standard of living is rising, and there is much support both in the government and among its citizens for democracy. And while it does face serious issues with the cartel, I believe the joint efforts of the U.S and Mexican officials have made progress over the past few weeks with the arrest of the states most wanted drug lord, EL Chapo.
Mexican is not a failed state at all; the economy is rapidly growing, and the political scene is slowly improving. When compared to a country such as the US or the UK, it still lags behind, but there is a lot of potential for Mexico to become a leading country. The biggest issue holding Mexico back is their corruption problem, which will take a lot of time, effort, and power to bring under control. Once that is fixed, the country will blossom.
Mexico definitely isn't a failed state right now. It has a booming economy, the standard of living is slowly growing, and the political state is also transforming. Mexico isn't necessarily stable because of the drug issues as well as widespread corruption, however, once these issues are battled, Mexico will thrive. While in comparison to power countries such as the US and the UK, it may seem far behind, it truly isn't.
Mexico is most definitely not a "failed state". A lot of what Americans think of, when they hear Mexico is their issues with drug cartels and related violence, but they have a rapidly growing economy and their standard of living is slowly rising. Of course they are not up tot he same level as America, but we certainly aren't doing the best either. While Mexico's drugs and violence issues are still at large, they are progressing, therefore it is wrong to call them a failed state.
According to the Hauss book Mexico is and will become a failed state. With its economic crisis, failing economic prospects, migration of its workforce to the U.S., and its government being paralyzed by division in congress and the President. Most of all the fact that the drug lords seem to have more Authority and Power than the government. However according to the Mexico makes it article things are looking up and almost all of the things that hauss says is opposite of what the article says. The article says that the future economy and Government look bright and the relations between Mexico and the U.S. are getting better. With the people wanting democracy I also agree with the article and hope that Mexico will not become a failed state.
For all of you to get full credit on this "flipped" assignment, I need to see text evidence from Hauss/"Mexico Makes It." So far these responses are lacking in text evidence.
At this time, I do not believe Mexico to be a failed State. As specified in Hauss, there are 4 major problems that could lead to the fall of Mexico, however the article shows that not all is lost. The education is subpar, however it still exists. The judicial branch exercises its independence which gives hope for democracy. Economically, the effects of the oil crisis of 1979 can still be seen. However, improvements have been made and Mexico is still one of the top 15 industrialized nations. Mexico's economy is ranked higher than Russia's. Despite the fact that Mexico may be receiving less remittances from citizens in the United States, their trade has improved and foreign investment has increased. Also, living standards are on the rise. Mexico has many roadblocks, however has potential for much progress.
I don't think Mexico is a failed state. Yes, it is pale in comparison to its North American neighbors, but in reality it has a thriving economy which is benefited both by large corporations as well as small businesses. Politically, it is starting to maintain legitimacy, while instigating stronger leadership. Of course, when we think of successful states, we automatically resort to thinking of the US, or even the UK, but in reality Mexico is starting to get industrial, and it's urban centers are thriving.
(cont.) "Yes, Mexico continues to struggle with grave security threats, but it is also fostering a globally competitive marketplace, a growing middle class, and an increasingly influential pro-democracy voter base"- the Mexico Makes It article demonstrates that Mexico has what it takes to be a stable state, but it also promotes that the United States needs to build a strong partnership with this emerging state.
Currently, Mexico is not a failed state. Mexico has a booming economy, better than Russia's even. It has a growing middle class as well, showing that the potential for something greater is there. Although the issues of a questionable education and the cartels exist, they are not big enough to stop the country from growing, and with growth, these issues could be fixed. Even when you look at the 4 major problems that could ruin the country, according to Hauss, Mexico is still not a failed or failing state. It is very much a successful state, and could very easily become more so.
Mexico is not a failed state. However, if the issues with drug cartels and government corruption continue, they could easily become one. "Crippled by corruption and impunity, the state fails to provide basic safety for many of its citizens." If Mexico doesn't get itself and become more focused on its constituents as opposed to party leaders, they may be able to get back on the right track. If it is able to, then Mexico "will emerge as a powerful player on the international stage. A democratic and safe Mexico would attract billions of dollars in foreign investment and propel the country into the world's top economic ranks."
Out-dated beliefs and stereotypes cause people to believe that Mexico is a failed state. In actuality, the Mexican government is reviving their nation. In the Hauss, conditions within Mexico look bleak; economic debt and burdens,corruption, dependence on foreign governments. However, the concept that Mexico is still capable of growth is a point that is highly stressed.
Sure, there is still weak infrastructure, education disparities, and corruption, however, Mexico is on the upswing. Mexico is under new leadership since Hauss and Haussman published their textbook. President Nieto has started his term with a series of ambitious reforms. They have been working on strengthening their alliances, politically and economically, with North America, Trans-Pacific Partnership and the Pacific Alliance. Like the Foreign Affairs article says, Mexico has "a stable economy, a strong banking system, a democratic government, favorable demographics, globally competitive manufacturing sectors, and preferential access not just to the world's largest market but also to many others through its growing trade alliances." They may have seemed like a failed state in the past, but Mexico is recovering and taking the proper measures to be a top contender.
No matter what someone might think about the nation south of The United States. In fact Mexico is not a failed or failing state. From the reading in Hauss, we can see what makes a state failed is when the state can no longer provide simple services to its people. Mexico still provides an education, just it isn't the best. Mexico has a judicial branch that has promise for supporting democracy because of its independence. Mexico even has a better economy then Russia. If we don't see Russia as a failed state then I don't think Mexico is.
Mexico is not a failed state. Although its economy is not as strong as its North American counterparts, and its government is often overshadowed by its copious amounts of drug cartels, I believe that Mexico still has great potential and on the right track to becoming more powerful. Its government is somewhat stable, however, has a lot of corruption problems, resulting in decreasing legitimacy. Despite all this, Mexico is becoming increasingly democratic, has made great progress, and has the potential to be a strong nation.
Although it is hard to admit, because of the horrific number of homicide deaths in Mexico, it can not be classified as a failed state. With the increase in market productivity, middle class growth, and overall standard of living, Mexico has relinquished as a competitive economic country. However, Mexico still has a lot of work to do. The age of adolescence struggles with the decision on whether to join gangs, live for most likely a shorter time, but make quick earnings, rather than going through the process of education and climbing the workforce ladder. Once the government figures out how to close down gang and the drug crisis, whether Mexico is a failed state would no longer be an argument.
Haus points to a couple of specific issues that could cause Mexico to become a failing state; however, I believe that on a global scale Mexico's education system is above average and their economy is growing. Also, their Judiciary system is in much better shape than Russia and China. All three of these example demonstrates that Mexico is at worst a stagnant state, but not failing.
I do not think that Mexico is a failed state. At this time, in fact, I think that Mexico has improved from its prior state. Whether it will stay this way is in question though. Mexico is going to have to make an effort to monitor its crime rate and security issues or it will become a state "crippled by corruption and impunity". If Mexico can keep control under control and focus on the needs of its people instead of part leaders then it is predicted to become "a powerful player on the international stage" Especially since it has a growing middle class.
Despite its image (and Hauss claiming it is), Mexico is not a failed state. It's economy is getting increasingly better with all of its free trade agreements. They are no longer solely dependent on oil, but instead have branched out to manufacturing. They also have an improving middle class. Time will tell if they can continue to improve or fall due to corruption and violence.
I do not believe Mexico is a failed state. I do believe, however, that it is a flawed one. Mexico is "Crippled by corruption and impunity, the state fails to provide basic safety for many of its citizens." That is a quote from the article, and it makes it clear what kinds of problems Mexico is dealing with. Like Russia and China, corruption runs rampant in this country and it is hard to tell who is are the good guys in the police force. When people see Mexico, all they see is corruption. This is not true. Mexico is actually growing economically and is working very hard to rid itself of the corruption and the drug cartels that has plagued it for decades. The future is bright for Mexico. They just need to survive the present...
While the article focuses on both the good and the bad, the Hauss focuses on a lot of the bad. The article talks about how the justice system has become less corrupt than it used to be and how it has become more independent and thus a check on the rest of the government. The article also mentions how Mexico still faces a number of monopolies that control the economy. These include soft drink companies. The education system in Mexico is still developing, as students don't test well, but they are staying in school longer than they used to on average, so that is a positive thing. The book argues that Mexico is very close to being a failed state because of the government's inability to act against one of the biggest and most dangerous issues, the drug cartels.
In the beginning of Hauss, Mexico's weaknesses are outlined. They are rely heavily on the United States, and their second largest sources of foreign income is from remittances from its citizens living in the US. Mexico is struggling to be an independent nation. The article was much more optimistic, and illustrated the areas of growth and potential growth for Mexico, such as a developing economy and more education for children.
While Mexico's reliances on the other North American powers (specifically the United States) are very clearly stated in the Hauss, one must recognize and acknowledge the massive wealth (albeit in the hands of few) that exists in the telecommunications companies of Mexico. Such wealth disparages are significant of one thing when one examines the economic prospects of a nation: at least some people are making money. And because some people are making a making a massive amount of money, it gives promise to the rest of the nation. Mexico may be on the road to ruin currently, but if a future administration can crack into the telecommunications securities with some sort of sweeping anti-trust legislation, much as America did in the 19th century with her Sherman Act, maybe, just maybe, Mexico has another chance.
I don't think that Mexico is a failed state. Even though Hauss talks about Mexico's flaws a lot more and it being heavily reliant on the United States, the article is a lot more optimistic about Mexico's future. "Today, Mexico has shaken off this volatile past to become one of the most open and globalized economies in the world". The article, "Mexico Makes it", really sees Mexico as a success story. Their middle class has grown to about a third of the population. Not only have they had social and economic changes, they have also changed politically; new reforms have made it harder to commit voter fraud. These are only a few ways how Mexico is becoming a well groomed state, like the U.S. It's going to take a while, but they are on their way and Mexico can be clearly seen as not a failed state from this article.
I do not believe that Mexico is a failed state. Hauss certainly agrees that "Mexico comes closer to being a failed state" than any of the other comparative counties (except maybe Nigeria). Hauss and the article both point out the fact that Mexico's government is ineffective and corrupt. This is a huge problem when a country is trying to enact reforms and make changes. obviously we all know about the huge drug wars that Mexico faces and how this is almost impossible to try and conquer. Hauss also does mention however that Mexico ranks 7th in the world in oil production. While Mexico is in extreme debt and there are major and economic/political/social issues that need to be solved, I do not think that Mexico is by any means a failed state at this point in time.
Mexico is by no means a failed state, in fact, the future seems to be looking up for the country holistically because standards of living are rising, as well as the size of the middle class. The drug cartel, among other domestic issues, is still running rampant however it did not have as much power as it once did. While this issue is stagnant for the most part, both the article and the book cannot deny that the overall economy is improving. As for the future, if Mexico is able to effectively target their corruption problem, this will allow room for it to become a growing world power.
Haus defines as a failed state as a "system in which the government loses the ability to provide even the most basic services," and by definition, Mexico does not fit this criteria. That is not to say, however, that Mexico is without its share of problems. Its economy is somewhat stable in comparison with other countries in the Global South, but the fact that it has about 15% of its population living below the poverty line shows that the government isn't doing all it can to provide for its people (These facts are from Haus 471-472). Besides the very publicized cartel troubles, the Foreign Affairs article paints a hopeful picture for Mexico. The article claims that the middle class is growing, the country is rising in the global markets, and the citizens are becoming more pro-democratic. These are all signs that Mexico is moving away from being a failed state and has potential to become a prosperous nation.
Mexico is definitely not a failed state. Hauss, on one hand, is very critical of Mexico's current state. It cites the corruption problem, as well as the drug cartel issue. Both of these are glaring blemishes on Mexico's current situation. Additionally, Hauss expands on the fact that a large portion of Mexico's income comes from money sent by Mexican citizens working in the U.S. However, despite all this, the article articulates that Mexico's economy has improves greatly, and has become a major globalized power of the Global South. Additionally, the middle class has greatly expanded, and living standards have improved.
No matter what someone might think about the nation south of The United States. In fact Mexico is not a failed or failing state. From the reading in Hauss, we can see what makes a state failed is when the state can no longer provide simple services to its people. Mexico still provides an education, just it isn't the best. Mexico has a judicial branch that has promise for supporting democracy because of its independence. Mexico even has a better economy then Russia. If we don't see Russia as a failed state then I don't think Mexico is.
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So as I stated prior, I don't believe Mexico is a failed state whatsoever. While Hauss strongly pushes that it is the one of the countries we study closest to being a failed state, the article negates that by saying Mexico is home to a " globally competitive marketplace, a growing middle class, and an increasingly influential pro-democracy voter base". I personally agree with the article in that while there still is corruption and weak infrastructure in many places, Mexico's economy is booming and attracting more businesses therefore aiding in the overall growth of the country. Mexico is on the path for success and as drug cartel issues, corruption, and transparency issues continue to be addressed, Mexico will become a key player in the international community in the years to come.
"Crippled by corruption and impunity, the state fails to provide basic safety for many of its citizens."
Mexico is a state on the edge, it is a fine balance between collapse and a prosperous nation, with even small changes being enough to send it out of control. Example being the rampant crime and control the Cartel's have in Mexico, yet on the flipside, Mexico has become increasingly more Democratic and seems to have an improving economy. Only time will tell, but I think that in a few years, Mexico will be a much better nation than it currently is.
I believe that Mexico cannot be categorized as a failed state at this time. Hauss makes the argument that Mexico is approaching a failed state due to the economic crisis, China joining the WTO, lack of foreign income, and political separation. However, I am more in concurrence with the "Mexico Makes It" article in their belief that "Hidden behind the troubling headlines, however, is another, more hopeful Mexico -- one undergoing rapid and widespread social, political, and economic transformation". This because Mexico has shown a movement towards an improving economic position in the global south. The State has free trade agreements with over 40 nations, a rising middle class and a movement towards manufacturing that demonstrates an improving state. Although the issues of corruption and large reliance on foreign income from Mexicans in America, the political system is moving away from a one party dominance and the state has potential value in oil. Overall, the position of Mexico in the Global South is only improving as they develop further into an independent and democratic state.
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in hauss, mexico's government has been paralyzed under rule by the PRI but i think nieto will thaw it out. there is also the issue of cartels and violence. i also believe mexico can solve these problems, i just dont think it should be at the forefront of their list. i applaud calderon for his tremendous effort and courage against the cartels. mexico does not fail because of its growing economy and somewhat competitive labor force that stems from its oil production. its standard of living is also rising. pass.
To continue my earlier post...
At this time, Mexico is not a failed state; however, I think this could change quite quickly depending on the drug cartel. Mexico is improving quite significantly in some aspects such as their economy, encouraging a more democratic system, and progress within internation affairs, but their government's legitimacy seems to be declining at the wish of the cartels. In comparison with the other Global South nations, Mexico is far ahead in their transformation into a successful state. The Hauss book discusses the four major problems Mexico faces and spend one paragraph about its current successes. The article focuses on how these weaknesses are being turned about and strengthened. Therefore, to continue my claim in accordance with the textbook, Mexico's economy is quite stagnant, the leadership term is too short to be able to accomplish an entire agenda, the drug cartels smuggle, kill, and control a lot of aspects, etc, therefore, Mexico is quickly becoming a failing state. While the article does discuss how the education system is in progress and the judiciary has been revised, these changes are not being implemented fast enough. The drug cartel still has a majority of control in the state and with this still going on, Mexico will fail for sure.
A debate that is mentioned in the book and is somewhat confusing to me is whether Mexico is failing because it joined NAFTA. It seems to me it is ironic that so much failure could come from joining a group filled with world powers, but the formation of drug cartels seems to be a direct result. Not only will the Mexican government have to improve its federal police force, but it will also have to create a system of middle class living that provides more for a family than one that is involved in drug gangs. Another question that could lead to an interesting debate: if the United States were to really make changes in gun laws, would there be any effect on the reduction of violence in Mexico as well? Could be a good topic to talk on.
According to the article, Mexico is not a failed state nor was it ever a failed state. Trade is opening up, a middle class is developing and opportunities are abound for those that want them. Concerning the drug war, efforts are failing. Calderon's attempts to break up cartels actually sparked more drug related violence than ever before. Some say this is because the large cartels are being broken up into smaller and more territorial gangs but I don't see that because the victims are generally innocent civilians.
According to Hauss, Mexico is a failed state.
He says that the economy in Mexico only appears to be getting better but has actually seen an increase in inflation in recent years. While this is expected for a newly open market, Hauss argues the infrastructure is not there to sustain and eliminate these high levels. Hauss also says that diversity is a huge issue to the Mexican Government's legitimacy. small indigenous rural groups oftentimes refuse help from the government due to mistrust, making these areas likely and susceptible targets for cartels to take control.
Personally, I think Mexico was a failed state but is no longer. My evidence comes from both Hauss and O'Neil. I agree with Hauss that if the cartel's wield more power than the government, the state is a failure and I believe that was the case. However, with an increasing and more competitive economy, the cartels' influence is declining and will hopefully eventually be minimal.
I would not consider Mexico a failed state comapred to all other countries in the world. Mexico is impoving their economy and dealing more with their imports and exports. But the thing on everyones mind when it comes to Mexico is the drugs and violence. Mexico has the highest crime rate in the world with the most dangerous cities. But Mexico needs to crack down more on these drug cartels and maybe get more outside help to do so.
I feel that Mexico is at risk for becoming a failed state. While the drug cartels have monopolozied the governments of a lot of border city governments, I think that Mexcio has the ability to emerge victorious despite the corruption ,violence, and drug war. Mexico has a growing middle class, and their democracy is growing stronger over time. People are more likely to speak out against corruption and there has been and will always be a strong sense of nationalism amongst the people of Mexico. Under the right leadership and if the drug wars ever subside, I think Mexico could emerge as a strong world power. However, the issues they currently face will require time and extreme intervention to fix.
In the moment, Mexico is on the border of being a fail ed state. The majority of the reason as to why is due to the monopolistic power of the Mexican drug cartels. They dominate most of the economy and control a large portion of the political influence in local towns. Although implementations of democracy through recent governmental regimes prove Mexico to be on track, Mexico will not see any real progress until the drug cartels' power is gone.
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