The impact of Afghanistan’s drug trade on its neighbours: the case of Pakistan, Iran and Tajikistan

This research examines the impact of Afghanistan’s drug trade on the country’s neighbours, with a particular focus on the three countries, Pakistan, Iran, and Tajikistan, which account for the highest volumes of narcotics that transit from Afghanistan. It explores policy options in the post-August 2021 context, and considers the prospects of and challenges to greater regional cooperation.

Shehryar Fazli

November 2023