How Long to Read Afghanistan: Narcotics and U. S. Policy

How Long Does it Take to Read Afghanistan: Narcotics and U. S. Policy?

It takes the average reader and 54 minutes to read Afghanistan: Narcotics and U. S. Policy by Christopher Blanchard

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

Opium poppy cultivation and drug trafficking have eroded Afghanistan's fragile political and economic order over the last 30 years. In spite of ongoing counternarcotics efforts by the Afghan government, the United States, and their partners, Afghanistan remains the source of over 90% of the world's illicit opium. Since 2001, efforts to provide viable economic alternatives to poppy cultivation and to disrupt drug trafficking and related corruption have succeeded in some areas. However, insecurity, particularly in the southern province of Helmand, and widespread corruption fueled a surge in cultivation in 2006 and 2007, pushing opium output to all-time highs. In 2008, poppy cultivation decreased in north-central and eastern Afghanistan, while drug activity became more concentrated in the south and west. National poppy cultivation and opium production totals dropped slightly in 2008, as pressure from provincial officials, higher wheat prices, drought, and lower opium prices altered the cultivation decisions of some Afghan poppy farmers. Some experts have questioned the sustainability of rapid changes in cultivation patterns and recommend reinforcing recent reductions to replace poppy cultivation over time.

How long is Afghanistan: Narcotics and U. S. Policy?

Afghanistan: Narcotics and U. S. Policy by Christopher Blanchard is 54 pages long, and a total of 13,716 words.

This makes it 18% the length of the average book. It also has 17% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Afghanistan: Narcotics and U. S. Policy Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 1 hour and 14 minutes to read Afghanistan: Narcotics and U. S. Policy aloud.

What Reading Level is Afghanistan: Narcotics and U. S. Policy?

Afghanistan: Narcotics and U. S. Policy is suitable for students ages 8 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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