Heroin, War, and the Afghan Collapse

This chapter examines the complex relationship between U.S. military actions in Afghanistan and the rise of the heroin trade, highlighting financial implications of the U.S. withdrawal. It discusses the historical context of drug production linked to military strategies and the subsequent collapse of the Afghan government, drawing parallels to the Vietnam War. The conversation sheds light on the economic motivations behind poppy cultivation and the profound impacts on local economies and global addiction rates.