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"Afghanistan: When Counternarcotics Undermines Counterterrorism"

Journal Article, Washington Quarterly, volume 28, issue 4, pages 55-72

Autumn 2005

Author: Vanda Felbab-Brown, Former Research Fellow, International Security Program/Program on Intrastate Conflict, 2005–2007

Belfer Center Programs or Projects: International Security; Intrastate Conflict Program

 

OVERVIEW

Paradoxically, counternarcotics efforts in Afghanistan frequently complicate counterterrorism and counterinsurgency objectives and can even undermine democratization. Counternarcotics strategy should concentrate instead on strengthening the Afghan state’s capacity.

 

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Full text of this publication is available at:
http://www.twq.com/05autumn/docs/05autumn_felbab.pdf

For Academic Citation:

Felbab-Brown, Vanda. "Afghanistan: When Counternarcotics Undermines Counterterrorism." Washington Quarterly 28, no. 4 (Autumn 2005): 55-72.

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