From 0% to 93%: Did the U.S. Protect Afghanistan’s Heroin Trade?

In 2000, under the Taliban, Afghanistan produced 0% of the world’s heroin.

By 2009, during U.S. occupation, Afghanistan produced 93% of the world’s heroin.

❓ Coincidence… or policy?

Former CIA officer John Kiriakou suggests the drug trade wasn’t just overlooked—it was encouraged.

Hear the full conversation on The Social Venture Podcast, hosted by Joe Mkhitaryan.

🎧 Full episode on Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/4tcknpOs54XmKhxEAn63yo?si=62c3d7eddbe54172