Marshall Poe
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Teun Voeten, "Mexican Drug Violence: Hybrid Warfare, Predatory Capitalism and the Logic of Cruelty" (2020)
Teun Voeten, "Mexican Drug Violence: Hybrid Warfare, Predatory Capitalism and the Logic of Cruelty" (2020)
Teun Voeten, "Mexican Drug Violence: Hybrid Warfare, Predatory Capitalism and the Logic of Cruelty" (2020)
Friday 8th October 2021
Teun Voeten discusses his book on Mexican drug violence, revealing hybrid warfare, predatory capitalism, and systemic corruption in this episode.
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Get the buttons here!Mexican Drug War: Unmasking Hybrid Warfare and Predatory Capitalism with Teun Voeten
Cartels use violence only when necessary. The economical stakes are not that high as in Mexico.
What drives the relentless violence in the Mexican drug war? In this gripping episode of 'New Books in Drugs, Addiction and Recovery', Teun Voeten sheds light on this pressing question through his book, *Mexican Drug Violence: Hybrid Warfare, Predatory Capitalism and the Logic of Cruelty* (2020). Voeten takes listeners on a deep dive into the complexities of this conflict, arguing that it represents a new form of warfare—hybrid warfare.
This multidimensional and unpredictable battle is fought at varying intensities with multiple objectives, drawing unsettling parallels with the war ISIS has declared against the West. Voeten doesn't stop there. He paints a chilling picture of drug cartels as ultra-capitalist predators, thriving in a neoliberal, globalized economy. These cartels employ branding and marketing strategies similar to legitimate businesses, making them all the more insidious.
The episode also explores the high levels of corruption that fuel this deadly trade, offering a stark look at the systemic issues that perpetuate the violence. But what makes people become killers? Voeten delves into the anthropological side, comparing Mexican sicarios with West African child soldiers and Western jihadis. He uncovers a disturbing logic of cruelty that makes these 'inhumane' acts shockingly human.
The conversation also touches on the emergence of crystal meth labs in the Netherlands and Belgium, broadening the scope of the discussion to include European drug trade dynamics. Whether you're curious about the intricacies of hybrid warfare or the socio-economic factors driving drug violence, this episode offers a unique perspective that’s both enlightening and unsettling. Tune in to understand the dark underbelly of the Mexican drug war and its far-reaching implications.