Afghanistan Drug Insights Volume 2

This study underscores the urgency for evidence-based approaches to tackle Afghanistan’s drug trade.

  1. ShiroIshii
    Study Author(s):
    United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
    Journal Name:
    UNODC Research
    Publication Date:
    November 2024
    Afghanistan Drug Insights Volume 2 delves deeper into the evolving dynamics of Afghanistan’s drug economy, focusing on its connections to regional and global networks, security challenges, and economic implications. This volume provides a comprehensive analysis of the shifting patterns in production and trafficking, examining how external influences, policy interventions, and domestic instability continue to shape the landscape.

    Through detailed case studies and fieldwork, the study uncovers the socio-economic pressures faced by local communities and highlights the intersection of illicit economies with governance and law enforcement challenges. It also explores the international dimensions of the drug trade, emphasizing the role of regional cooperation and global strategies in addressing the crisis.

    Volume 2 underscores the urgent need for holistic, evidence-based approaches to tackle Afghanistan’s drug trade while addressing its root causes. It calls on policymakers to balance immediate counter-narcotics efforts with long-term strategies for sustainable development and peacebuilding.