ARE THERE STRATEGIES TO COMBAT MULTIDIMENSIONAL THREATS IN THE REGION?

• Main Author: ARACELY BANEGAS ALFARO
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Academia Nacional de Estudios Políticos y Estratégicos 2017-09-01
• Series: Política y Estrategia
• Subjects: Crimen Organizado; amenazas multidimensionales; Organización de los Estados Americanos; seguridad multidimensional
• Online Access: http://www.politicayestrategia.cl/index.php/rpye/article/view/72
• ISSN: 0716-7415; 0719-8027

The multidimensional threats for the western hemisphere, with a special emphasis in one of them, Transnational Organized Crime, has turned into one of the most serious issues that threaten public safety of the states. However, it is not only a public safety issue but for some countries in the region, it becomes one of governability. This article develops an approach regarding the implementation of strategies, planned by the western hemisphere within the frame of the Organization of American States (OAS), to face Transnational Organized Crime, and the effectiveness of them, keeping in mind the distinct approaches of its members, which are asymmetrical and uneven. Also, within the transition frame that meant for the members of the OAS migrate towards the Multidimensional and Cooperative Security, we found clear evidence that demonstrates the consensus of shared values and common approaches, like the concept of Security with a multidimensional scope. However, this article also reflects the challenges that countries face because of the diversity of opinions regarding different priorities and national perspectives of security, as well as the difficulties to set up the design and execution of common strategies to counter these threats.