April 12, 2013
Summary:
Rebecca Schleifer responds to "How Iran Won the War on Drugs," revealing that although Iranian authorities have passed some progressive measures, they have also executed hundreds for drug-related offenses.
In “How Iran Won the War on Drugs,” Amir Afkhami argues that the Iranian government has been successful in addressing the country’s drug problem by treating dependency and reducing the harm drugs cause, rather than by cracking down on supply. Afkhami further suggests that Iran is a model for the region, and that nearby countries such as Afghanistan have much to learn from its experience.
