Stratfor was one of several organizations earlier this year warning that Mexico could become a failed state if it does not win the war against the criminal elements that hold sway over some areas of the country.

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Unocal studied the problem extensively and concluded that, with the exception of Colombia, rebels in war-torn countries rarely destroy key elements of the economic infrastructure.

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One of the most notable elements in modern war is the generally lower level of its own casualties that a state will tolerate (the other side too, at least if there is a camera around).

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Unocal studied the problem extensively and concluded that, with the exception of Colombia, rebels in war-torn countries don't destroy key elements of the economic infrastructure.

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