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Author: United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime

Title: Addiction, Crime and Insurgency the Transnational Threat of Afghan Opium

Summary: This report looks at multiple consequences of Afghan drugs as they move through neighboring states, along the Balkan and Eurasian routes, ending up in Europe, the Russian Federation, even China and India. This analysis intends to aid the international community appreciate the inter-connected nature of the world community and the Afghan drug trade. This is pursued utilizing three main points related to the drug chain: 1) assistance to farmers to reduce supply 2) drug prevention and treatment to curb demand, and 3) law enforcement against intermediaries.

Details: Vienna: United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, 2009

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Year: 2009

Country: Austria

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Shelf Number: 116654

Keywords:
Afghanistan
Drug Trafficking
International Crime
Opiates

Author: Eventon, Ross

Title: Russia, the U.S. and Drugs in Afghanistan

Summary: The U.S.-Russian relationship throughout Central Asia is one of intense rivalry, albeit with occasional politically opportune collaboration. As the two powers pursue their own political and military objectives, the relationship can often appear contradictory and confused, as co-operation exists simultaneously alongside competition, involving vocal condemnation and criticism. This rivalry is especially evident in Afghanistan, and particularly in relation to the enormous levels of opium cultivation in that country since the invasion. For both the U.S. and Russia, exploitation of the drugs issue has been an important means of achieving their respective aims. Washington’s proclaimed “war on drugs” is quite transparently an aspect of counter-insurgency and shows little regard for the actual level of drug production. In light of domestic policies, Moscow’s claims of concern with Afghan opium flowing into the country are clearly disingenuous. The “drugs threat” instead serves as a mechanism for increasing Russia’s engagement with Afghanistan and the Central Asian states. As the U.S. seeks to establish a permanent presence, secure the authority of a client state in Afghanistan, and exert control over the future of the region, Moscow is using bilateral and regional mechanisms in an effort to counter Washington and become an influential player in Central Asia. Recent developments suggest that this “New Great Game” is approaching a crucial moment, with significant geo-strategic implications.

Details: Oslo, Norway: NOREF (Norwegian Peacebuilding Resource Centre), 2011.

Source: Internet Resource, NOREF Report, Accessed on December 6, 2011 at: http://peacebuilding.no/var/ezflow_site/storage/original/application/86c44fb74d83db259d0f516bc9fc07c7.pdf

Year: 2011

Country: United States

URL: http://peacebuilding.no/var/ezflow_site/storage/original/application/86c44fb74d83db259d0f516bc9fc07c7.pdf

Shelf Number: 123496

Keywords:
Afghanistan
Illict Drugs
Opium
Russia
United States