Improving the DEA: Strategies for a More Effective Drug Enforcement Agency

The transformation of the DEA into a more agile, technologically advanced, and operationally competent organization is not merely an option—it is an imperative for national security and public health.

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) stands at the forefront of combating the influx of illegal drugs into the United States. However, as the drug landscape evolves—particularly with the emergence of synthetic opioids like fentanyl—the agency faces unprecedented challenges that demand innovative approaches. To improve its efficacy, the DEA must foc…