The US military campaign to stop drug trafficking has failed. It’s time to move on.
The mission has not succeeded in its core goals, and it’s using up military manpower and munitions at a time when the US is stretched on both, writes Daniel R. DePetris.
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Published: 21 July 2026
Source: Breaking Defense (AI)
Category: News
Topics: Healthcare · Military & security
Retrieved: 22 July 2026
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