“That’s Just So Immoral”

Summary

The main theme is the surprising resurgence of heroin production in Afghanistan following the US intervention, contrasting sharply with the Taliban's prior prohibition. Data points to zero production under the Taliban in 2000, becoming a major global source afterward, allegedly to weaken Iran and Russia. The practical takeaway is a critical reflection on the unintended and detrimental consequences of foreign policy, questioning the moral implications of fueling drug economies and the lack of ethical considerations in planning.