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![Opium Cultivation Jumps in Myanmar Amid Post-Coup Crisis, UN Says Opium Cultivation Jumps in Myanmar Amid Post-Coup Crisis, UN Says](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2023-01-27-003612.jpg)
Opium Cultivation Jumps in Myanmar Amid Post-Coup Crisis, UN Says
By Sebastian Strangio
As the formal economy has atrophied, black markets and illicit trades have expanded their reach.
![On the Edge at the Roof of Eurasia: Counternarcotics’ Tajikistan Problem On the Edge at the Roof of Eurasia: Counternarcotics’ Tajikistan Problem](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-ap-070827017073.jpg)
On the Edge at the Roof of Eurasia: Counternarcotics’ Tajikistan Problem
By Ian Wallace
Militarized counternarcotics assistance to Tajikistan is akin to throwing money into a blazing fire.
![War, Drugs, and Peace: Afghanistan and Myanmar War, Drugs, and Peace: Afghanistan and Myanmar](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-rtx340e5.jpg)
War, Drugs, and Peace: Afghanistan and Myanmar
By Austin Bodetti
The illegal drug trade is sabotaging peace in Afghanistan and Myanmar alike.
![China-US Cooperation and the New Opium War China-US Cooperation and the New Opium War](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-rts18asf.jpg)
China-US Cooperation and the New Opium War
By Austin Bodetti
Despite friction elsewhere, in the War on Drugs Beijing and Washington are on the same side.
![Is Poppy Production Really Down in Afghanistan? Is Poppy Production Really Down in Afghanistan?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-03-03_20-16-05.jpg)
Is Poppy Production Really Down in Afghanistan?
By Catherine Putz
Maybe, maybe not.
![A Solution for Afghanistan’s Opium Crisis? A Solution for Afghanistan’s Opium Crisis?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2014-12-02_00-38-11.jpg)
A Solution for Afghanistan’s Opium Crisis?
By Sohrab Rahmaty
Efforts to eradicate the country’s opium production have failed. Time for a new solution.
![Can Coffee Replace Opium in Southern Shan State? Can Coffee Replace Opium in Southern Shan State?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2014-11-24_12-00-28.jpg)
Can Coffee Replace Opium in Southern Shan State?
By Morley J Weston
A UN initiative is trying to replace poppy cultivation with coffee in Myanmar.
![10 Priorities for Afghanistan’s New President 10 Priorities for Afghanistan’s New President](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2014-09-24_10-21-48.jpg)
10 Priorities for Afghanistan’s New President
By Tamim Asey
Now that a power-sharing deal has been done, these are the most urgent tasks for the new government.
![Afghanistan Remains Epicenter of Refugee Problem Afghanistan Remains Epicenter of Refugee Problem](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/sizes/thumbnail/795_5242aaab41511.jpg)
Afghanistan Remains Epicenter of Refugee Problem
Despite the unrest in Syria, Afghanistan is the source for 25% of the world’s refugees, with Pakistan and Iran hosting 95% of them.
![Burma's Opium Addiction Burma's Opium Addiction](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/sizes/thumbnail/5944_5243aa73809d5.jpg)
Burma's Opium Addiction
A rights group issues a disturbing report on the opium industry in one Burma state. The junta has to act.
![Asia’s Opium Resurgence Asia’s Opium Resurgence](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/sizes/thumbnail/9519_524a29e91f200.jpg)
Asia’s Opium Resurgence
Southeast Asia’s Golden Triangle has seen a jump in opium production. Will Laos ever be allowed to cash-in legally on its booming crop?
Afghanistan Opium Report & Drug Therapist Mao
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