Another Afghan adventure

Article Abstract:

The US is retreating its four thousand coalition troops from two of Afghanistan's most dangerous provinces, Helmand and Kandahar and they are being replaced by the British soldiers. The last time the British Army had taken up the post in southern Afghanistan in the late 19th century, it had provoked an Afghan 'jihad against Britain', however, in 2006, four years into the mission, the failure to adopt more robust measures to maintain peace has lead to a significant worsening of security.

United Kingdom, United States, Control, Military assistance, British, British military assistance, Afghanistan Conflict, 2001-, Troop withdrawal

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Drugs fund war

Article Abstract:

The money that comes from the extensive opium trade in Afghanistan funds both sides of the war. The Northern Alliance is heavily involved in the drug trade and Al Qaeda also receives funding from drug production. The Taliban made some show of trying to stop opium poppy growers, but now also receives money from dealers.

Finance, Social policy, Crime, Drug traffic, Taliban, Opium trade, Northern Alliance (Afghanistan), Al-Qaeda

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Narcotics knot

Article Abstract:

AfghanistanEs discussion on future policy related to narcotics is highlighted. The key issues would be creation of a new, permanent state to replace the transitional Islamic state of Afghanistan and to tackle the country's continuing role as a global supplier of opiates.

Public affairs, Social aspects, Islamic countries

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