Open Border Paradox Case Study

Under pay riding, other nations have some type of cooperation with the U.S. and at times are even considered our allies, however, may be involved with other activities or make decisions that the U.S. may not necessarily approve of. Under free riding, other nations benefit from the unilateral actions of the United States. Eventually I believe unilateral solutions will eventually turn into a multilateral one, especially when dealing with security and fighting terrorism. Because of tighter security measures the U.S. has implemented since 9/11, it has been more difficult for terrorists to conduct terrorist activities within our borders so they seek other alternatives and plan terrorist events in other countries to get their message across. These other countries are starting to realize that they need to join the efforts in …show more content…
For example, a more secure border can make it harder for individuals to cross the border or drugs smugglers from bringing narcotics into the United States and ironically create opportunities for more illegal activities to occur. For example, if measures are implemented to secure the border most likely immigrants would turn to and rely on smuggling rings and so called “coyotes” to get across the border. The more these smuggling rings are depended on the more they able to thrive and make money and participate in other illegal activities.
The “Open Border Paradox” allows for easier travel across the border and increased cross border trade due to more relaxed border security but this can have negative effects as well. The open border concept leaves the country more susceptible to terrorists entering the country and criminal activities taking place across the border. The easier flow of traffic across the border can also lead to increased traffic and cause a major back up at border