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war on drugs
Is the Philippines Violent Drug War Spreading to Indonesia?
By Nithin Coca
The war on drugs is popular, even as the bodies pile up.
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
By Austin Bodetti
Despite friction elsewhere, in the War on Drugs Beijing and Washington are on the same side.
Is Rodrigo Duterte Really Anti-American?
By Mong Palatino
The Philippine president’s actions prove that this label is far too simplistic.
The Problem With Wars on Drugs, From Nixon to Duterte
By Alec Regino
The Philippines' efforts won't be any more successful than the United States'.
Duterte's 'War on Drugs' in the Philippines: By the Numbers
By Mong Palatino
A closer look at how a controversial campaign is faring thus far.
Who Will Indonesia Execute Next in its War on Drugs?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Confirming details continues to prove elusive.
Asia's War on Drugs
By Mangai Balasegaram
Some Asian countries are dropping punitive approaches in favor of a health-centered approach.
‘Drug Free’ ASEAN by 2015?
By Tom Fawthrop
There is a growing consensus within the region that the war on drugs has failed.
China's War on Drugs
By Shannon Tiezzi
There's been a rapid increase in both drug use and drug-related arrests in China recently.
A Drug-Free World? Try Some 21st Century Remedies
By Han Zhang
A new report suggests a strategic sea change is needed to combat Asia’s persistent drug problem.
Drugs, Surfing and Shiploads of Trouble
By Luke Hunt
Peter Maguire, author of Thai Stick, talks about pot smuggling in Southeast Asia and the War on Drugs.