"Insightful study of Colombia's drug problem. First chapters challenge some accepted ideas concerning the narcotics issue and its criminal, security, diplomatic, and military implications. Later chapters address its international aspects, focusing particularly on the role played by the US. Concludes that Colombian-US relations will become even more 'complex, difficult and tense' as a result of tough US policies and the negative impact of Colombia's political weakness and disarray on the anti-drug effort"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 57.