It is also notoriously corrupt, a problem which undermines stability.
A report by the influential think-tank International Crisis Group (ICG) last
year underlined the links between security, corruption and the multi-billion
dollar drugs trade.
“There is a strong suspicion within the international community that senior
members of the ruling elite are protecting the transit of narcotics from
Afghanistan,” ICG wrote.
“High-level protection is almost certainly undermining international
organisations’ attempts to control the border with Afghanistan.”
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