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The Taliban’s narcotics ban appears to be keeping poppy cultivation levels in Afghanistan low. But the flow of heroin to Europe hasn’t been interrupted. What explains the contradiction? worldpoliticsreview.com/taliban-afghan…

Why Taliban’s Afghan Drug Ban hasn’t slowed Europe’s heroin trade? Dr Philip Berry co-authored this article discussing future scenarios, including the possible rise of synthetic opioids in Europe if the heroin supply eventually diminishes. Read it👇 worldpoliticsreview.com/taliban-afghan…

It's always great to see our work being referenced by others to support understandings of Afghanistan's current drug climate. Read the National Crime Agency (NCA)'s Strategic Assessment here: nationalcrimeagency.gov.uk/threats/nsa-dr…

Didn't admire how Biden handled Afghan withdrawal but it was Trump who negotiated the deal directly with the Taliban.

Ignoring the Taliban won’t end their reign of terror spectator.co.uk/article/ignori…

Pleased to announce the release of our latest joint report, Organized Criminal Networks Linked with Drug Trafficking in the Eastern Indian Ocean Region. This report provides critical insights into the complexities of drug trafficking networks in the region.

Check out the article below, by David Mansfield and Philip A. Berry , on the heroin trade in Europe ⬇️

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Public Health Wales warns of increase in drug fakes deeside.com/public-health-…

An extremely interesting article that states 3 tons of #cocaine was being sent to #Afghanistan from Venezuela: insightcrime.org/news/a-3-ton-c…

I am very pleased to share my new blog post for LSE British Politics and Policy examining the politics of clothes in the House of Commons blogs.lse.ac.uk/politicsandpol…

💥New! We no longer live in Victorian times of morning dress and top hats, but even as sartorial standards in the House of Commons have evolved, commentary about how MPs dress continues to underline their class membership, writes Philip A. Berry . blogs.lse.ac.uk/politicsandpol…

Today, commentary about how #MPs dress continues to underline their class membership, as well as reveal darker undertones of #sexism towards female MPs, writes Philip A. Berry LSE British Politics and Policy. blogs.lse.ac.uk/politicsandpol…

The Taliban Defense Minister said: “The Islamic Emirate has progressed in countering narcotics, but the world is largely silent for this issue and does not fulfil its responsibility. We want them to fulfil their responsibility”. ariananews.af/iea-sets-up-hi…

Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to be able to supply naloxone without a prescription in the UK pharmaceutical-journal.com/article/news/p…

A substantial seizure of methamphetamine, totalling 2.4 metric tons, in Iran recently: en.irna.ir/news/85593462/…

Against the backdrop of Labour's clothes gifts by donors, here's a repost of a recent piece about the political role of clothes in the House of Commons by Philip A. Berry . blogs.lse.ac.uk/politicsandpol…

We've just released David Mansfield blog that explores the second year of the Taliban's drug ban, with Afghanistan facing a complex web of economic and political challenges. Read it here: alcis.org/post/taliban-f…

The lowest level of poppy on record, the second consecutive year of a poppy ban, & the price of opium & derivatives in Afghanistan have been falling for the last 9 months. Make sense of that if you can. Another fascinating piece with long term partners & friends AlcisGeo