News
Looking back to look forward: outlook and options for drugs and development
Spotlighting drugs and development policy processes in Afghanistan, Colombia & Myanmar. What are the implications of current events unfolding in each country? What can we learn from the past? What opportunities are there to influence policy with research?
Five considerations for international actors trying to engage with drugs policy in Myanmar
Based on analysis of how drugs policies and programmes intersect with conflict, peace, health and development in Myanmar.
International Journal of Drug Policy Special Issue: Drugs, conflict and development
Empirical research on the convergence of the drugs, development and peacebuilding policy fields.
Drugs and development in Afghanistan: national policy and actor analysis
An overview of counter-narcotic laws, policies and programmes in Afghanistan since 2001 and what it means for policy engagement today.
Journeys to borderlands always seem to lead to unexpected surprises
Jonathan Goodhand's journey to a remote Afghan village, gave him a rare glimpse into the intricacies of borderland political struggles.
Research Sites
The research programme will draw on empirical data from Afghanistan, Colombia and Myanmar
Afghanistan
Afghanistan is estimated to produce 90% of heroin consumed in the UK. We're working in three borderland Afghanistan regions.
Colombia
Since Colombia's 2016 peace agreement, coca cultivation has expanded. We're working in four Colombian borderland sites.
Myanmar
Myanmar is the second largest producer of illicit opium in the world. We're working in two Myanmar borderland states.
Recent Tweets
Starting now: 'A new cycle of war in Colombia?' with Professor @fgutierrezsanin who will be presenting his new book. Hosted by @RodeemosDialogo. Livestream: https://t.co/jUR9eqMWZO