The Scourge of Golden Cultivation: A Comparative Analysis of Drug Production in the Golden Triangle and Golden Crescent

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Anisha Sharma

Drug Trafficking, Addiction, Heroin production, Regional security, Drug consumption, National security

The Golden Triangle and Golden Crescent stand as infamous symbols of the global drug trade. Encompassing Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Iran in Southwest Asia (Golden Crescent) and Myanmar, Laos, and Thailand in Southeast Asia (Golden Triangle), these regions have been responsible for a staggering portion of the world's illicit opium and heroin production for decades. This rampant drug cultivation fuels addiction epidemics, fuels organized crime and destabilizes regional security. It also has a huge role to play in making India prone to the vicious circle of drug trafficking and addiction. India’s proximity with the two regions can be called a sandwich situation for India where it finds itself standing just in between the two regions, with the golden crescent on the north-western front and the golden triangle on the northeastern side. This also poses a direct threat to India’s national security. This research employs a comparative analysis framework to dissect the Golden Triangle and Golden Crescent. By examining historical trends, geographical factors, and the sociopolitical landscapes of each region, the paper identifies the root causes that perpetuate drug production. Further analysis will delve into the specific trafficking routes these networks employ, their target markets, and the impact on global drug consumption patterns. Finally, the article explores potential solutions to dismantle these entrenched drug production zones. Drawing upon case studies of past international interventions and ongoing eradication efforts, the paper evaluates their effectiveness and proposes alternative strategies. The research aims to identify a more comprehensive approach to combating drug production in the Golden Triangle and Golden Crescent by analyzing successes and failures, ultimately leading to a safer and healthier global community.

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Anisha Sharma (April-2024). The Scourge of Golden Cultivation: A Comparative Analysis of Drug Production in the Golden Triangle and Golden Crescent. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NOVEL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, 9(4), c466-c471. https://ijnrd.org/papers/IJNRD2404285.pdf

Volume 9 Issue 4, April-2024

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Research Area: Social Science and Humanities 

Country: Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India

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