ISIS’ Brutal Drug War Reflects Global Prohibition Norms
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The international community has lambasted ISIS for its distinctive form of brutality, yet remained curiously silent on ISIS atrocities commited in the…
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New Philippines President Vows to Kill All People Who Use Drugs, But Can He?
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Rodrigo Duterte, sworn in today as president of the Philippines, may face legal obstacles to his campaign promise of killing…
Bollywood Film Highlights Need for Indian Drug Law Reform
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The Bollywood film, Udta Punjab, has consumed the public sphere in India. The film provides a sobering exploration of drug…
Five of the Most Repressive Countries for the War on Drugs
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Rodrigo Duterte, the new president-elect of the Philippines, is making headlines with calls for the vigilante killing of drug-offenders, as…
Civil Society Groups Lambast Russia’s Position on OST in Face of HIV Crisis
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Civil society groups from Europe and North America have sent an open letter to UNAIDS questioning if the agency will…
Indonesia Ramping Up Its Drug War With Narcotics Agency Upgrade
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The recent announcement that Indonesia’s National Narcotics Agency (BNN) will be upgraded to a ministry-level organization signals the government’s intention…