In this work, Pierre-Arnaud Chouvy reveals the history of opium and its long association with civilization down the centuries. He explores the changing fortunes of the modern day trade in illicit opium, especially in the remote and inaccessible regions of Asia known as the 'Golden Triangle' and 'Golden Crescent'.
In this work, Pierre-Arnaud Chouvy reveals the history of opium and its long association with civilization down the centuries. He explores the changin...
Mainland Southeast Asia is one of the world's key regions for the trafficking of illegal goods. It is home to an international trade in small arms, nuclear smuggling rings, human trafficking, contraband and counterfeit goods, illicit currency and smuggled medicinal drugs. The scope and mechanisms of such trafficking, however, are far from understood. An Atlas of Trafficking in Southeast Asia brings together key researchers and cartographic specialists to provide a unique overview of the major forms of illegal trafficking in the region. Featuring 32 specially drawn full-color maps detailing...
Mainland Southeast Asia is one of the world's key regions for the trafficking of illegal goods. It is home to an international trade in small arms, nu...