38 Min|12 August 2025

US-Mexico border security

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Episode description

Security challenges at the US-Mexico border are an ongoing threat not only locally but also internationally. In this podcast, Janes analysts Matt Henman and Estefania Dominguez join Sean Corbett and Kate Cox to unravel the intricacies of organised crime's impact on both local economies and international relations, and the advanced use of technology by criminal groups. They discuss how open-source intelligence is leveraged to predict and understand these nontraditional threats, further emphasising the importance of verification in an era of misinformation.

Matthew Henman

Principal Analyst, Country Intelligence – NATO & Europe

Matthew Henman is the head of the NATO & Europe Regional Desk in Janes Country Intelligence Department and oversees cross-regional working groups on terrorism, insurgency, and serious and organized crime. Matthew has worked for Janes for 17 years, and prior to his country intelligence role was the head of the Janes Terrorism and Insurgency Centre. Matthew has a BA in War Studies from Kings College London, and an MA in Intelligence and International Security from the same institution.

Estefania Dominguez

Senior Analyst, Americas

Estefania Dominguez is a Senior Analyst for the Americas regional desk in Janes' Country Intelligence department. She covers several countries across Latin America, with a principal focus on Mexico and Venezuela. Estefania holds a Bachelor's degree in political science and a Master's degree in philosophy and public policy, and is finalising a Doctorate in politics and international studies, with her research focusing on drug policy and the wars on drugs in the Americas.