Ep 7. A Tested Relationship: The U.S. and Mexico

A Tested Relationship: The U.S. and Mexico is the seventh episode of Great Decisions in Foreign Policy season 47. The episode explores the complex relationship between the United States and Mexico, characterized by shared goals, occasional cooperation, and deep-seated disagreements. The episode delves into how the two countries' relationship has changed under the Trump administration, from the renegotiation of NAFTA, to the building of a border wall, to the deployment of National Guard troops. The episode examines the economic, political, and social implications of these changes, and analyzes how they have affected both nations. Additionally, the episode examines enduring challenges, such as drug trafficking and illegal immigration, that require continued cooperation between the U.S. and Mexico. Through interviews with experts and policymakers, A Tested Relationship: The U.S. and Mexico provides a nuanced and informative look at one of America's most important and complex relationships.