Narcopolitics
Power Corrupts
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Opium and Conflict: The Afghan Tragedy
This chapter delves into the intertwining of Afghanistan's conflict with the opium trade, highlighting the Taliban's role in its proliferation. Through personal narratives, it unveils the human cost of the drug economy, including the tragic sale of girls to settle debts, and the U.S. government's complex involvement in the region. The discussion extends to the broader implications of drug trafficking on women and the harrowing realities they confront within this oppressive system.
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