Afghanistan: Narcotics and U.S. Policy

[摘要] This report describes the structure and development of the narcotics trade in Afghanistan and explores its relevance to Afghan, U.S., and international security interests, including the 9/11 Commission’s recommendation that the United States make a long term commitment to the stability and security of Afghanistan. Thereport provides current statistical information on the opium trade, profiles its various participants, explores alleged narco-terrorist linkages, and reviews the U.S. and international policy response since late 2001. The report also considers current policy debates regarding the role of the U.S. military in future counternarcoticsoperations in Afghanistan; planned opium poppy eradication; and funding issues for Congress.

[发布日期] 2004-12-07 [发布机构] Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

[关键词] Drug abuse;Foreign relations - Afghanistan - U.S.;Foreign relations - U.S. - Afghanistan;Drug policy - U.S.;Foreign policy