The Taliban Set to Win Afghanistan Drug War

The Taliban appears poised to emerge as the clear winner in the already losing war against drug production in Afghanistan after the NATO-led international force pulls out in 2014. The insurgents have taken advantage of bureaucrats who can be easily bribed and are protecting opium growers in exchange for a share of their profits. The revenue that the Taliban makes on narcotics production is essential to its operations and is certain to grow as the NATO-led force withdraws.

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