The impact of EC 1992 on terrorism and drug trafficking in Europe

Europe's well-publicized march toward a single economic market in 1992 and a borderless Europe has created concerns in the United States about the potential impact of the Single European Act on increasing terrorism and drug trafficking in the European Community (EC) as well as the movement of terrorists and drugs from Europe to the United States. The fight against terrorism and narcotics has captured the attention of the American public and Congress, and legitimate questions are being raised about what security controls European nations will maintain in the post-1992 period. The U.S. and Europe face similar challenges in trying to track and reduce the movement of terrorists, drug traffickers, and criminals. The U.S. government should continue to carefully monitor this evolving 1992 security structure. America's European allies should also develop a mechanism for formal consultation on these vital security issues that are of mutual concern to both the EC and the United States. Although a borderless Europe will not become a reality in January 1992, the process is underway. Expanded U.S.-EC cooperation and exchange of information on the EC's emerging security order will benefit both America and the EC in our shared goals of fighting terrorism and drugs and cooperating on other law enforcement issues

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