Suppressing Illicit Opium Production in Asia and the Middle East: Successful Intervention and National Drug Policies in Asia and the Middle East (International Library of Human Geography)

"Conventional analysis of the illicit opium market suggests that source country interventions have at best achieved minimal results. Yet there are countries that have eliminated, or significantly reduced, the illicit production of opium from their territory. Drawing on a wide range of academic, official and non-governmental sources, including previously unidentified records, James Windle provides detailed narratives of countries that have achieved national success, including China, Iran, Turkey, the People s Republic of China, the Islamic Republic of Iran, Thailand, Pakistan, Vietnam and Laos, and identifies key factors necessary for successful intervention. Suppressing Illicit Opium Production makes a valuable contribution to our scarce knowledge of source country drug policy and draws out important lessons to be learned for improving the effectiveness of future interventions. It will be essential reference for all practitioners, policy makers and academics concerned with a subject of significant contemporary relevance."--Bloomsbury Publishing. Conventional analysis of the illicit opium market suggests that source country interventions have at best achieved minimal results. Yet there do exist countries that have eliminated, or significantly reduced, the illicit production of opium from their ter Conventional analysis of the illicit opium market suggests that source country interventions have at best achieved minimal results. Yet there are countries that have eliminated, or significantly reduced, the illicit production of opium from their territory. Drawing on a wide range of academic, official and non-governmental sources, including previously unidentified records, James Windle provides detailed narratives of countries that have achieved national success, including China, Iran, Turkey, the People's Republic of China, the Islamic Republic of Iran, Thailand, Pakistan, Vietnam and Laos, and identifies key factors necessary for successful intervention Cover Author Title Copyright Dedication Contents Acronyms/Abbreviations List of Illustrations Acknowledgements Introduction 1. Context, Theory and Concepts 2. China 3. Iran 4. Turkey 5. Thailand 6. Pakistan 7. Vietnam and Laos 8. Synthesis and Comparison 9. Policy Implications for Afghanistan Conclusion Appendix 1: Measurement Issues Appendix 2: Specification of Outcome Measurement of Success Appendix 3: Case Selection Appendix 4: Worldwide Governance Indicators Notes Bibliography Index James Windle. Includes Bibliographical References (pages 174-210) And Index.