Geopolitical Landscapes of Donald Trump: International Politics and Institutional Characteristics of Mexico-Guatemala Relations

Geopolitical Landscapes of Donald Trump explores the role of local actors in Mexico, Central America, and the United States in shaping the Mexico-Guatemala transborder region. It tells the story of how governments defended their sovereignty, leading to punitive policies that hurt their fellow citizens. Inequalities, homicides, displacement, environmental degradation, and political crisis need to be addressed to make the transborder region livable.

Format: Hardback
Length: 214 pages
Publication date: 14 October 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Geopolitical Landscapes of Donald Trump delves into the intricate web of local actors in Mexico, Central America, and the United States, who have played a pivotal role in shaping the Mexico-Guatemala transborder region. This comprehensive study goes beyond mere diplomatic communiqués to unravel the complex narrative behind Mexico's transformation into the wall that Donald Trump vowed to build. It explores how governments, businesses, and organized crime have collaborated to construct this formidable barrier, often at the expense of their own citizens.

The book sheds light on the inequalities perpetuated by the extractive economy, the devastating impact of systemic violence on communities, the forced displacement caused by environmental degradation, and the political crises sparked by the interplay of economic, political, and military elites. Recognizing the urgent need to address these multifaceted challenges, Geopolitical Landscapes of Donald Trump offers valuable insights for scholars and students of international relations and Latin American Studies. It also holds significance for policymakers, practitioners, and general readers who are closely following US-Mexico and US-Central America relations.

By examining the role of local actors and their interactions within the broader geopolitical context, the book provides a nuanced understanding of the complex dynamics that shape the transborder region. It challenges the notion of a simplistic binary between the United States and Mexico and highlights the interconnectedness of various factors that contribute to the region's challenges and opportunities. Through its insightful analysis and compelling storytelling, Geopolitical Landscapes of Donald Trump offers a valuable contribution to our understanding of the complex geopolitical landscape and the challenges facing the United States and its neighbors in the 20th and 21st centuries.

Weight: 580g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032301570