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John A. Cassara

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Analysis: Losing the War on Drugs

February 20, 2013 It has been four decades since President Nixon declared a war on drugs. But by conventional standards, the effort has failed. In fact, the Justice Department’s 2011 National Drug Threat Assessment noted “the overall availability of illicit drugs in the United States is increasing.” During the Nixon era, the importance ...

Analysis: Financial intelligence is a critical weapon against terrorist networks

November 17, 2011 FROM NEXTGOV arrow This year is noteworthy for more than the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Forty years ago, President Nixon declared a war on drugs. What do the two dates have in common? Arguably the most important countermeasure against both terrorism and narcotics trafficking--financial intelligence. Most criminal activity ...

Follow The Money

November 1, 2011 Financial intelligence is one of the strongest weapons against terrorist and drug networks, but agencies must keep up with the changing threat. This year is noteworthy for more than the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Forty years ago, President Nixon declared a war on drugs. What ...