In spite of ongoing counternarcotics efforts by th

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Afghanistan: Narcotics and U.S. Policy

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By Christopher M. Blanchard (au)
Year: 2009
Pages: 47
Binding Paperback

Product Code: 1437919227

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In spite of ongoing counternarcotics efforts by the Afghangov’t., the U.S., and their partners, Afghanistan remains the source of over 90% of the world’s illicit opium. Since 2001, efforts to provide viable economic alternatives to poppy cultivation and to disrupt drug trafficking and related corruption have succeeded in some areas. This report provides current statistical information, profiles the narcotics trade’s participants, explores linkages between narcotics, insecurity, and corruption, and reviews U.S. and international policy responses since late 2001. It also considers ongoing policy debates regarding the counternarcotics role of coalition military forces, poppy eradication, alternative livelihoods, and funding issues for Congress. Tables and maps.

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