The myth of the narco-state
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12564591 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Pierre-Arnaud Chouvy (0000-0001-6577-4718, Centre de Gestion Scientifique, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2015 |
| Volume | 20 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 26-38 |
| Publication date | 2015-06-11 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Space and Polity (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1356-2576 • E-ISSN: 1470-1235 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/13562576.2015.1052348 |
| OpenAlex | W1667322763 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 7 |
| References cited | 19 |
Despite being used repeatedly in different contexts, the term “narco-state” has never been satisfactorily defined or explained. In fact, the existence of the narco-state is almost always taken for granted. This article will argue, on the basis of a review of existing definitions and of selected case studies, that there is no such thing as a narco-state and that using the term tends to oversimplify if not mask the complex socio-political and economic realities of drug-producing countries. The narco-state notion will be debated and opposed in terms of politics, territory, and economics
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| Unique citing works | 7 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 0,88 |
| Citation span | 2018 - 2024 (7) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 7 |