The Bunker – News without the nonsense Between the lines: How cocaine use soared despite the war on drugs
Sep 26, 2023
Genevieve Kotarska, Research fellow at the Royal United Services Institute, discusses the rise of cocaine use despite the war on drugs. She explores the role of international paramilitary groups in the drug trade and questions the effectiveness of government policies. Kotarska debates the moral responsibility of cocaine users and suggests that legalisation may not be a simple solution. She also highlights the complex relationship between drug trade and violence, emphasizing the need for alternative approaches to drug control.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
The Implications of Decriminalizing Cocaine
04:02 • 10min
The Complex Relationship Between Drug Trade and Violence
13:55 • 3min
The Moral Responsibility of Cocaine Users
16:26 • 9min
The Impact of Government Policies on the Drug Trade
25:25 • 2min
Supporting the Bunker and Podcast Credits
26:56 • 2min