Zahller, T. (2002, January). Prospects for Peace: The Projected Impact of Plan Colombia.
This paper by CJPF Program Manager Trina Zahller, written while
a McNair Scholar at the University of Montana, discusses
the historical and sociopolitical factors that are the
true source of conflict in Colombia. It highlights the
issues that will continue to prevent progress in Colombia
as long as social policy and foreign aid are erroneously
focused on the "war on drugs" and heavy-handed
military involvement. The paper concludes that Plan
Colombia not only neglects to address the core issues
in Colombia, but actually worsens the conflict and ensures
the continuation of violence and corruption.
Gomes, K. (2000, June 22). Colombia Anti-Drug Aid Briefing Paper.
This briefing paper by CJPF Research Assistant Kristy Gomes is a short report detailing the
current state of anti-drug efforts in Colombia and issues
regarding the proposed $1.7 billion anti-drug aid package
to Colombia.
