Information on "Drug Policy"
February 2008
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19 Feb 2008
Narcoterrorism
Author: Jonas Hartelius
Publisher: EastWest Institute (EWI)
This paper addresses the development and effects of narcoterrorism and proposes possible countermeasures. More on «Narcoterrorism» -
Feb 2008
Anatomy of a Fallacy: The Senlis Council and Narcotics in Afghanistan
Author: Frédéric Grare
Publisher: Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI)
This paper discusses the proposals by the Senlis Council, an international drug policy think tank, aimed at countering Afghanistan's illict drug market. More on «Anatomy of a Fallacy: The Senlis Council and Narcotics in Afghanistan»
January 2008
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2008
Mexikos "War on Drugs" und die Mérida Initiative
Author: Karl-Dieter Hoffmann
Publisher: German Institute of Global and Area Studies (GIGA)
Diese Publikation untersucht den mexikanischen Drogenmarkt und warum bisherige militär-gestütze Anti-Drogen-Politiken nicht zielführend waren und dies auch nicht von ähnlichen US-Initiative zu erwarten ist. More on «Mexikos "War on Drugs" und die Mérida Initiative»
December 2007
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6 Dec 2007
Afghanistan: Narcotics and US Policy
Author: Christopher M Blanchard
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
Opium poppy cultivation and drug trafficking have become significant negative factors in Afghanistan’s fragile political and economic order over the last 25 years. More on «Afghanistan: Narcotics and US Policy» -
Dec 2007
Iran's War on Drugs: Holding the Line?
Author: John Calabrese
Publisher: Middle East Institute (MEI)
This report explains how poppy cultivation in Afghanistan boosted not only Iran's significance as a drug transit state but also fueled Iranian drug abuse and addiction. More on «Iran's War on Drugs: Holding the Line?»
October 2007
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16 Oct 2007
Mexico's Drug Cartels
Author: Colleen W Cook
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This report provides an overview of: Mexican cartels and their operations, including the nature of cartel ties to gangs such as the Mara Salvatrucha; Mexican cartel drug production in the United States; and the presence of Mexican cartel cells in the... More on «Mexico's Drug Cartels» -
Oct 2007
Opium and Afghanistan: Reassessing US Counternarcotics Strategy
Author: John A Glaze
Publisher: Strategic Studies Institute of the US Army War College (SSI)
This paper examines the nature of the opium problem in Afghanistan and analyzes the allied strategy to counter this growing crisis. More on «Opium and Afghanistan: Reassessing US Counternarcotics Strategy»
September 2007
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12 Sep 2007
West Africa: Drug Trafficking
Author: Andrew Goodwin
Publisher: West Africa Network for Peacebuilding (WANEP)
This policy brief offers a presentation of the drug abuse situation in West Africa's sub-region, focusing on the consequences of illegal trade on human security. More on «West Africa: Drug Trafficking»
May 2007
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25 May 2007
The Illicit Drug Industry as a Security Policy Challenge
Author: Cornelius Friesendorf
Publisher: Center for Security Studies (CSS)
This article discusses the impact of the illicit drug industry on international security policy. More on «The Illicit Drug Industry as a Security Policy Challenge»
February 2007
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Feb 2007
Colombia and the United States - the Partnership
Author: Myles R R Frechette
Publisher: Strategic Studies Institute of the US Army War College (SSI)
This paper examines the US-Colombian partnership. In particular, the author discusses how the US can give assistance realistically, with accountability and better prospects for success. More on «Colombia and the United States - the Partnership»
