國立虎尾科技大學 |

Examining the Nexus : = The New Taliban's Relationship With the Opiate Industry, What Changed?

Record Type:	Language materials, manuscript : Monograph/item
Title/Author:	Examining the Nexus :/
Reminder of title:	The New Taliban's Relationship With the Opiate Industry, What Changed?
Author:	Rahimi, Eric.
Description:	1 online resource (74 pages)
Notes:	Source: Masters Abstracts International, Volume: 85-12.
Contained By:	Masters Abstracts International85-12.
Subject:	International law. -
Online resource:	click for full text (PQDT)
ISBN:	9798382806488

Examining the Nexus : = The New Taliban's Relationship With the Opiate Industry, What Changed?
Rahimi, Eric.

Examining the Nexus :The New Taliban's Relationship With the Opiate Industry, What Changed? - 1 online resource (74 pages)

Source: Masters Abstracts International, Volume: 85-12.

Thesis (M.A.)--The American University of Paris (France), 2023.

Includes bibliographical references

This study explores the evolving dynamics of the Taliban's relationship with opium cultivation and trade in the contemporary geopolitical landscape. Historically known for its involvement in the illicit opium industry, the Taliban's return to power in Afghanistan has sparked renewed interest in understanding the nature of its engagement with this lucrative and controversial commodity. This paper delves into the multifaceted dimensions of the new Taliban-opium relationship, examining the socio-economic, political, and security implications.The transformation of the Taliban over time highlights significant differences between the current generation and those in power at the turn of the century. The new Taliban demonstrate a more complex strategic adaptation, incorporating contemporary tactics of communication, recruitment and resource management, including their relationship with the opium trade.The research employs a mixed-methods approach, combining qualitative analysis of historical data and an examination of recent policy changes. It sheds light on how the Taliban's control over opium-producing regions influences its funding streams and governance strategies. Moreover, the study investigates the impact of the Taliban's opium ties on international relations, regional stability, and efforts to curb drug trafficking.Findings reveal a nuanced and adaptive approach by the Taliban towards opium, highlighting the group's ability to leverage the trade for financial gain while navigating the challenges posed by international counter-narcotics efforts. The paper also discusses the potential consequences of the Taliban's opium involvement on global security and the well-being of local communities.In conclusion, this research contributes to a deeper understanding of the complex interplay between insurgent groups and the illicit drug trade, emphasizing the need for comprehensive strategies that address both security concerns and socio-economic factors to effectively mitigate the impact of opium cultivation in regions under Taliban influence.

Electronic reproduction.
Ann Arbor, Mich. :
ProQuest,
2024

Mode of access: World Wide Web

ISBN: 9798382806488Subjects--Topical Terms:

557047
International law.
Subjects--Index Terms:

AfghanistanIndex Terms--Genre/Form:

554714
Electronic books.

Examining the Nexus : = The New Taliban's Relationship With the Opiate Industry, What Changed?
LDR:03433ntm a22004097 4500 001 1150910
005 20241029122353.5
006 m o d
007 cr bn ---uuuuu
008 250605s2023 xx obm 000 0 eng d
020 $a 9798382806488
035 $a (MiAaPQ)AAI31329534
035 $a AAI31329534
040 $a MiAaPQ $b eng $c MiAaPQ $d NTU
100 1 $a Rahimi, Eric. $3 1477540
245 1 0 $a Examining the Nexus : $b The New Taliban's Relationship With the Opiate Industry, What Changed?
264 0 $c 2023
300 $a 1 online resource (74 pages)
336 $a text $b txt $2 rdacontent
337 $a computer $b c $2 rdamedia
338 $a online resource $b cr $2 rdacarrier
500 $a Source: Masters Abstracts International, Volume: 85-12.
500 $a Advisor: Perry, Susan.
502 $a Thesis (M.A.)--The American University of Paris (France), 2023.
504 $a Includes bibliographical references
520 $a This study explores the evolving dynamics of the Taliban's relationship with opium cultivation and trade in the contemporary geopolitical landscape. Historically known for its involvement in the illicit opium industry, the Taliban's return to power in Afghanistan has sparked renewed interest in understanding the nature of its engagement with this lucrative and controversial commodity. This paper delves into the multifaceted dimensions of the new Taliban-opium relationship, examining the socio-economic, political, and security implications.The transformation of the Taliban over time highlights significant differences between the current generation and those in power at the turn of the century. The new Taliban demonstrate a more complex strategic adaptation, incorporating contemporary tactics of communication, recruitment and resource management, including their relationship with the opium trade.The research employs a mixed-methods approach, combining qualitative analysis of historical data and an examination of recent policy changes. It sheds light on how the Taliban's control over opium-producing regions influences its funding streams and governance strategies. Moreover, the study investigates the impact of the Taliban's opium ties on international relations, regional stability, and efforts to curb drug trafficking.Findings reveal a nuanced and adaptive approach by the Taliban towards opium, highlighting the group's ability to leverage the trade for financial gain while navigating the challenges posed by international counter-narcotics efforts. The paper also discusses the potential consequences of the Taliban's opium involvement on global security and the well-being of local communities.In conclusion, this research contributes to a deeper understanding of the complex interplay between insurgent groups and the illicit drug trade, emphasizing the need for comprehensive strategies that address both security concerns and socio-economic factors to effectively mitigate the impact of opium cultivation in regions under Taliban influence.
533 $a Electronic reproduction. $b Ann Arbor, Mich. : $c ProQuest, $d 2024
538 $a Mode of access: World Wide Web
650 4 $a International law. $3 557047
650 4 $a Criminology. $3 563146
650 4 $a Middle Eastern studies. $3 1179422
653 $a Afghanistan
653 $a Drug trafficking
653 $a Opium
653 $a Policy
653 $a Taliban
655 7 $a Electronic books. $2 local $3 554714
690 $a 0616
690 $a 0627
690 $a 0555
690 $a 0601
710 2 $a ProQuest Information and Learning Co. $3 1178819
710 2 $a The American University of Paris (France). $b International Affairs. $3 1477541
773 0 $t Masters Abstracts International $g 85-12.
856 4 0 $u http://pqdd.sinica.edu.tw/twdaoapp/servlet/advanced?query=31329534 $z click for full text (PQDT)