Part 11/14:
The Impact on Small Nations and the Future Outlook
The spread of drug trafficking into small island nations like Fiji exemplifies how the cartels' reach endangers fragile societies. Fiji, a country with about a million people, has recently seen massive methamphetamine seizures (five to six tons in 2023), with evidence suggesting complicity or at least passivity from local authorities—raising concerns about government corruption or coercion.
Williams warns that, without increased awareness and cooperation, these countries are vulnerable to becoming fully integrated nodes in the global drug trade. The result could be rising addiction, violence, and destabilization of these societies, mirroring issues faced elsewhere.