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Afghanistan: Two Years After U.S. Withdrawal and the Surge in Illicit Activity
Turning our gaze to Afghanistan, it’s been two years since the dramatic and chaotic U.S. withdrawal from the country. Amidst ongoing instability, a disturbing development has come to light: Afghanistan's illicit drug trade has exploded in recent years.
The Taliban, who regained control after the U.S. departure, have become the world's fastest-growing producer of methamphetamine. This alarming trend highlights the unintended consequences of recent political upheavals, as the country descends further into chaos and lawlessness. The thriving illicit drug trade not only fuels regional instability but also poses a global health crisis, with increased trafficking impacting neighboring countries and beyond.