Hyperborder: the contemporary U.S.-Mexico border and its future

PART I: TODAY: HYPERBORDER Chapter 1: Context: The Hyperborder in a Globalized World North Korea and South Korea: The World's Most Fortified Border Israel and Palestine: An Ethnic Divide Morocco and Spain: Contrasting Demographics at the Door between Africa and Europe The U.S. and Canada: Transboundary Environmental Cooperation France, Switzerland, and Germany: Tri-National Transportation Southern Africa: Cross-Border Regional Health Initiative to Combat HIV/AIDS The Golden Triangle: A Regional Approach to Opium Eradication and Narco-Traffic Control Economic Development and Trade across Borders: Free Trade Agreements in South America Energy Wars: The Russia-Ukraine Gas Dispute and Russia's Rise to the Global Energy Elite The U.S.-Mexico Hyperborder: The Boundary between a Superpower and a Developing Nation The Hyperborder in the Global Context Chapter 2: Data on the Hyperborder Border Crossings (Stations Comparisons (United States, U.S. Border, Mexico Border, Mexico) - Communications - Geography - Population - Economy - Industry - Infrastructure - Tourism - Government - Maps - Transportation Sister Cities Definition of the United States Southern Border Hispanic Population in the United States Minority Groups in the United States Border Crossings Migrant Deaths, Water Stations, and Rescue Beacons Definition of the U.S-Mexico Border Key Events in U.S-Mexico Relations Chapter 3: Reactions to the Hyperborder Post 9/11 Legislation Heightened Border Security Pushing the Border Away from the United States Pushing the Border Away from Mexico Improving the Border: The Interest of Everyone The Role of the NGO: Human Borders The Role of the Anti-Immigrant Group: The Rise of the Minutemen The Role of the Press: Journalists on the Border The Role of the Government: Mexico's ID Program The Role of the Binational Accord: Partnership for Prosperity Chapter 4: A State of Interdependence Sister Cities The Maquiladora Industry and NAFTA U.S. Dependency on Undocumented Labor The Escape Valve Remittances and Transnationalism The Hispanic/Latino Influence in the United States Great American Boycott: May 1, 2006, A Day Without an Immigrant The Hispanic Market - Oil - Tourism

PART II TOMORROW: Future Scenarios Chapter 5: Security The Bordering Nations' Different Approaches to the Meaning of National Security U.S. National Security Programs Mexico's National Security Programs Bilateral National Security Programs Security in the Global Arena Increasing Security: Will the Borders Be Sealed? Chapter 6: Narcotraffic and Corruption Corruption Runs Rampant in the Organizations Leading the War on Drugs Transparency International's Global Corruption Perception Counter-Drug Trade Operations in Both Countries: Interdiction, Eradication, and Cooperation As Drug Cartels' Power Grows, So Too Does Violence in Border Cities The Demand for Drugs in Both Countries The Militarization of the War on Drugs Alternative Drug Policies Legalizing Drugs Chapter 7: The Informal Sector The Informal Sector's Impact on the Economy Piracy: A Major Contributor to Mexico's Informal Sector Formalizing the Informal Economy Chapter 8: Migration and Demographics Why Are Mexicans Migrating to the United States? Immigrants in the United States: Demographic Implications for the Nation Undocumented Immigration on the Rise Consequences of Migration for Mexico Border Deaths Increase as Security and Regulations Tighten Mexican Migration Demographics Are Changing The Increasing Political Influence of Migrant Organizations in the United States Aging Societies: Will Mexico Grow Old Before It Gets Rich? Chapter 9: Education Circumstances of Education in Both Countries Demographic Changes in Both Countries' Education Systems Economic and Cultural Gaps Related to Education in the United States The Border as Testbed for Binational Research Chapter 10: Economic Development and Trade Neoliberalism's Influence on Economic Policies in Mexico and U.S.-Mexico Relations Trade Across the U.S.-Mexico Border is the Driving Force of the Border Economy Distributing Wealth and Developing New Employment Opportunities throughout Mexican Society Increasing Mexico and North America's Competitiveness Economic Growth Must Practice Sustainable Development Chapter 11: Transportation "Fuel-and-Highways" Transportation: The Mobility Standard for Commerce and Everyday Living in Both Countries Securing Energy Sources, Reducing Pollution: Two Interrelated Challenges for the Industry Synchronizing and Securing Cross-border Traffic and Trade Designing Funding Mechanisms to Maintain and Extend Highway Infrastructure Develop Intermodal Transport Facilities

Chapter 12: Energy

The Energy Crisis Is the Greatest Challenge Facing Humanity in the Twenty-First Century

As China and India Industrialize, Worldwide Competition for Energy Resources Increases

U.S. and Mexican Economies Depend on Depleting Fossil Fuels

Mexico's Depleting Oil Reserves Will Severely Impact Government Spending

Uncertain Energy Security

As the Border Population Grows, So Too Does Energy Demand

The Demand for Water Will Increase with the Demand for Energy

Further Environmental Degradation and Health Issues Developing from Increased Fossil-Fuel Burning

The Hyperborder's Potential for Developing Alternative, Renewable Energy Resources

Chapter 13: Environment

Loss of Biodiversity Threatens Both Countries

Increasing Water Shortages

Climate Change: An Ongoing Threat to Both Countries' Economies

The Impact of NAFTA's Lifting of Trade Barriers and Mexico's Unsustainable Dependence on the U.S. Agricultural Sector

Emerging Binational Programs Are Tackling Environmental Problems

Chapter 14: Health

Health Care and Diseases Are Changing and Globalizing

Mexico and the United States Share Mutual Health Concerns

New Discoveries, Treatments, and Technologies Show Promise for Preventing and Treating Disease

Binational Health Initiatives and the Border as a Health Tourism Destination

Chapter 15: Urbanization

Migration Has Contributed to Rapid Population Growth

The Inefficiency of Horizontal Cities

How Different Cities Have Come to Develop

Not Enough (Affordable) Housing Being Created

Poverty Prevalent in Border Cities

Border Cities Lack Infrastructure

Attracting New Talent to Border Communities

Making Binational Housing Plans.