The Heroin Trade and U.S. Intervention in Afghanistan

This chapter examines the historical ties between U.S. support for Afghan warlords and the escalation of heroin production during and after the Soviet occupation. It highlights the complex roles played by the Taliban and the U.S. military, revealing contradictions in their approaches to drug eradication. The discussion also addresses the economic ramifications of anti-narcotics efforts on Afghan farmers and the subsequent global implications of U.S. policies.