The Failing State on Our Southern Border

As areas of Mexico devolve into lawless zones, is there a strategy to help the Mexican government regain control? As long as the drug wars continue, is that even possible? (Just asking.)

Update: A strategy has been announced. I am skeptical, though, that it can work given the amount of money involved in the drug trade.

Oh, That'll Happen....

History Professor Greg Grandin suggests that President Bush should press Mexico to undertake a recount of its Presidential election results:

The official tally gives Mr. Calderón a razor-thin lead, and there are credible reports of significant irregularities that could, at best, weaken the legitimacy of a Calderón presidency, and at worst, lead to escalating protests. The disputed votes include the 904,000 annulled ballots that come primarily from regions that went heavily for Mr. López Obrador, as well as discrepancies between the numbers handed in by polling stations and the actual ballots cast.

The best thing the United States can do now is to support the push for a recount and to refrain from calling on Mr. López Obrador to concede.

He seems sincere.... Is he a professor of ancient history?