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Understanding Mexico´s Position in the Context Of the Growing Intersection betwwen Geopolitics and International Finances

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Research Output: Contribution to journal Article Peer-review

Original language

American English

Pages from-to (Number of pages)

Pages 61 (90 pages)

Journal (Volume, Issue Number)

NORTEAMÉRICA, REVISTA ACADÉMICA DEL CISAN-UNAM (Volume 16, Issue 1)

Publication milestones

  • Published - 2021

Publication status

Published - 2021

ISSN

1870-3550

Abstract

Based on a comprehensive assessment, this article argues that Mexico’s national power in the field of finance is feeble. Therefore, the Mexican state is not prepared to assertively address the increasing expression of systemic geopolitical rivalries through financial channels. Like-wise, its close economic ties to the United States increase Mexico’s exposure to a potential ex-ternal disruption. As a result, structural imbalances and vulnerabilities exist that jeopardize the country’s national security. Moreover, this dangerous situation is heightened by a lack of ap-propriate policies and institutional capabilities