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US-led 'narco-terrorist' campaign draws in more international partners

Original: The pointless war on “narco-terrorists” is growing more collaborative

Governments are increasingly joining forces in the campaign against so-called 'narco-terrorists', framed by Washington and allies as a fusion of drug trafficking and terrorism. Critics argue the label is legally dubious and the strategy ineffective, warning that militarised anti-drug operations blur law enforcement and warfare while expanding cooperation between militaries and intelligence agencies across borders.

Why now: Growing multinational cooperation in militarised anti-drug operations is drawing attention and controversy over its legality and effectiveness

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