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July 25, 2023

Shifting Frontiers: Mexico's Drug Trade & National Security

1 hour

The US war on terror has shifted — from Afghanistan and terrorism to Mexico and deadly drugs. The discussion on terrorism is calling for Mexican drug cartels to be reclassified as narco-terrorist organizations and fentanyl as a class one controlled substance.Kevin Ofchus, CEO at HNPSWA, former DEA special agent, and repeat guest joins us to help break down some of these issues. With years of hands-on experience at the forefront of the war on terror, Kevin dives into what differentiates today’s challenges from previous adversaries. Join us as we discuss:

Defining and addressing national security threats
Leveraging AI as a tool for tracking and fighting the opioid epidemic
Building a Blueprint for interagency collaboration for addressing threats

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