Heroin, Humanitarianism, and Geopolitics

This chapter explores the surge of heroin production in Afghanistan post-U.S. invasion, analyzing the Taliban's contrasting drug policies and the financial intricacies of the global opium trade. It reflects on the broader geopolitical implications, critiques U.S. military involvement, and addresses the humanitarian crises stemming from drug commercialization and foreign conflicts. The conversation extends to the Israel-Palestine dynamic, weaving historical contexts into contemporary issues of violence, aid, and the complexity of national identities.