Moreover, for many Russian regions the benefits of cross-border cooperation do not yet outweigh the costs associated with being a border region.
In the North West however we will still end up with three forces which will not address fully the problem of cross border criminality.
Another proposed PEACE II measure includes support for development of non-traditional farm-based diversification enterprises by young farmers on a collaborative cross-border basis.
The FARC and the ELN often use the area for cross-border incursions and regard Venezuelan territory near the border as a safe haven.
The Morina border remains insecure with cross-border fighting occurring.
