Google Executives Say Technology Can Be Harnessed to Fight Drug Cartels in Mexico
Eric Schmidt and Jared Cohen argue that technology can play a big role in the fight against drug cartels.
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Adjunct Senior Fellow
Terrorism; radicalization; impact of connection technologies on 21st century statecraft; Iran.
Cyberconflict and Cybersecurity Initiative, Civil Society, Markets, and Democracy Initiative
Eric Schmidt and Jared Cohen argue that technology can play a big role in the fight against drug cartels.
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The authors summarize the findings of the Summit Against Violent Extremism and find that the reasons individuals have for joining and leaving violent groups cut across geographies and ideologies.
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Eric Schmidt and Jared Cohen comment, "The technology that has allowed millions to share photos and information is fast becoming the latest tool in political activism."
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Increased connectivity allows for the spread of liberal, open values but also poses a number of dangers.
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New York, New York
CFR Adjunct Senior Fellow
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