The Middle East's Drug Trade is Worse Than You Think
Simon Whistler · May 12, 2026 · 17 min video · Middle East
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What this episode covers
The Middle East's drug trade has grown into a multi-billion dollar industry, threatening to destabilize the region.
Chapters
- The Middle East's Hidden Drug EmpireIn the free preview
- Profits, Power, and the Narco-StateInsiders
- Beyond the Failed War on DrugsInsiders
From the transcript
If I asked you to think about the global drug trade, your minds would probably
Go to South America.
And you would most likely picture flamboyant drug lords like El Chapo, who
This transcript was generated automatically and may contain errors.
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