Despite geographical closeness and many shared economic interests, the United States and Mexico remain wary of one another, and many factors have hindered their cooperation. This book focuses on how the alliance between the United States and Mexico can be strengthened through policies that could be adopted by both countries1 administrations as they tackle common interests and exploit new opportunities. One-liner: The United States and Mexico remain wary of one another, and many factors have hindered their cooperation. Both countries1 administrations can strengthen the relationship as they tackle common interests and exploit new opportunities.