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Southeast Asia drugs
Speeding Up the Economy: The Role of Methamphetamines in the Southeast Asian Boom
By Daniel Zak and Vutha Srey
Faced with ruthless economic demands, increasing numbers of workers are turning to a cheap, addictive drug that enables them to "work without stopping.”
Asian Synthetic Drug Production Continued to Grow in 2023, UN Says
By Sebastian Strangio
Last year saw East and Southeast Asian governments seize 190 tons of methamphetamine, the largest amount ever recorded in a single year.
Ice and Instability: Illicit Financial Flows Along Thailand’s Borders
By Nickii Wantakan Arcado
The country’s law enforcement operations have done little to shrink the narcotics trade amid a pandemic-related supply glut and instability in Myanmar.
1B Meth Pills: East, Southeast Asia Drug Industry Hits Ominous Peak
By Grant Peck
The U.N. drug agency claims that last year's seizures of methamphetamine were seven times higher than the amount seized 10 years ago.
Despite COVID-19, Asia’s Drug Trade Expands, Diversifies
By Sebastian Strangio
Asian government's seizures of methamphetamine rose 19 percent in 2020.
How Asian Drug-Trafficking Networks Operate in Europe
By Timothy L. Quintero
Recent Sam Gor arrests in Europe reveal the transcontinental reach of the drug syndicate.
Why Malaysia’s New Proposal Could Change Southeast Asia’s Drugs Debate
By Preeti Jha
A move to decriminalize personal drug use and possession could help to shift the regional discourse on drugs.
Vietnam and the Mekong’s Synthetic Drug Epidemic
By Hai Thanh Luong
Mainland Southeast Asia remains a hotspot for illegal drug manufacturing, and Vietnam is emerging as a transit hub.
Yaba: The Red Pills and the Rohingya
By Siddharthya Roy
Bangladesh’s cities are awash with red methamphetamine pills that come in from Myanmar.
What Next for Myanmar’s New Drug Strategy?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Though a new policy signals a shift to a more comprehensive approach to the problem, the true test will be in its implementation.
What Does Myanmar’s 'Biggest Ever' Drug Bust Actually Mean?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Though the record seizure deserves mention, focus on such developments also obscures the massive scale of the problem.
China-Myanmar Security Operation Spotlights Big Drug Challenge
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Though recent successes deserve mention, they also pale in comparison to both the magnitude and multidimensionality of the overall problem.
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