Colombia: Strategic ally of Spain and the United States in the global fight against illicit drug trafficking by sea

Abstract

Colombia affected by Illicit Drug Trafficking by Sea (IDTS), has established strategic alliances with Spain and the United States (US); In turn, these two nations have done so with other States. This article examines Colombia's participation in the security strategies of Spain and the US against the IDTS. About Spain, the Strategic Compass of the European Union (SCEU) and its national security policies were analyzed. As for the United States, maritime security and drug control strategies were analyzed. The findings highlight the presence of Colombia in the strategies, and the maps illustrate the safe communities formed by international cooperation in the fight against IDTS.