The dangers of opium eradication in Asia

Article Abstract:

The campaigns to eradicate opium production in Asian countries like Afghanistan, Myanmar and Laos have become counterproductive. The hastened opium eradication programmes will, in the absence of alternative livelihoods being promoted, damage the fragile rural economy, prove counterproductive in the mid-term and impede sustainable solutions to the crisis.

Asia, Economic aspects

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Opium ban risks greater insecurity for Wa in Myanmar

Article Abstract:

The United Wa State Party has committed to suppress opium production in northeast Myanmar. Suppression of opium production without providing alternative source of income is examined.

United States, Military aspects

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Opium ban risks greater insecurity for Wa in Myanmar

Article Abstract:

The United Wa State Party has committed to suppress opium production in northeast Myanmar. Suppression of opium production without providing alternative source of income is examined.

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