International Conference on Countering Narco-Terrorism

The Strategic Context

The global narcotics trade has evolved into one of the most powerful drivers of transnational crime, increasingly intersecting with terrorism, organized criminal networks, and illicit financial systems.

From the Golden Crescent to Latin America, the nexus between narcotics trafficking and terrorism has emerged as a critical challenge for global security, undermining governance and fueling violent conflicts.

Organizing Partners

Indic Researchers Forum

Civilisation • Security • Statesmanship

Avellon Intelligence

Strategic Risk & Intelligence

Conference Leadership

Guided by leading experts in intelligence, geopolitics, and global security.

Conference Convenor

Harjit Sandhu

Former IPS Officer

International Security & Counter-Terrorism Expert

Title & Affiliation

Specialty Area

Strategic Agenda

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM IST

Inaugural Session

1. Keynote Address
2. Keynote Address
3. Chief Guest Address

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM IST

Session 1: The Golden Crescent - Drugs, Militancy and Terror Financing

1. The Evolution of Poppy Cultivation and Drug Production in Pak-Afghanistan Region
2. From Fields to Global Markets: Drug Trafficking Routes via Pakistan, Afghanistan and Iran
3. Illicit Financial Flows: Money Laundering, Hawala networks and Organised Crime
4. Golden Crescent and Jihadist Groups: Understanding the Narcotics-Terror nexus
5. Impact on India's Internal Security: Kashmir-Punjab Militancy

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM IST

Session 2: The Andean Cocaine Complex: Production, Insurgency and Global Supply

1. The Historical evolution of Cocaine Production in Andean Region
2. Cartel Structure: Governance, evolving political dynamics and Syndicate
3. From Andes to Global Markets: Trafficking Routes and Transnational Networks
4. Illicit Financial Network, Shell Structures and Money Laundering
5. Counter-Narcotics Policies in the Andes: Successes, Failures and Lessons

7:30 PM - 9:30 PM IST

Session 3: Mexico: Cartels, Synthetic Drug Revolution and Globalization

1. The Rise of Synthetic Drugs: Methamphetamine, Fentanyl and the New Economy
2. Cartels in Mexico: Parallel State, Violence and Power Struggle
3. Transnational Criminal Network in Europe, Asia and Beyond
4. From Mexico to Global Markets: Understanding the Drug Trafficking Routes
5. Understanding US Approach to Counter Narco-Terrorism from Mexico

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM IST

Session 4: The Golden Triangle: Opium, Synthetic Drug Expansion

1. Historical evolution of Poppy Cultivation in the Golden Triangle
2. The Emergence of Methamphetamine: Production and Governance
3. The Golden Triangle, Cross Border Trafficking Routes and Networks
4. Conflict Economies in Myanmar: Ethnic Armed Groups and Civil War
5. Organised Crime groups, money laundering and regional security
6. India's Internal Security: Evolving security dynamics in India's northeast

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM IST

Session 5: Emerging Narcotics Challenges in India

1. Illicit Drugs, Borders and insurgency in Punjab and Kashmir
2. Illicit Drugs, Borders and insurgency in northeast
3. Pharma, Precursor Chemicals and Synthetic Drugs in India
4. Darknet, Crypto and the challenge of online Drug Trafficking
5. Ports, Shipping and Illicit Trade: Trafficking Through Maritime Gateways

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM IST

Session 6: Combating Narcotics Terror - Global Strategies

1. Strengthening global Anti-Money Laundering Mechanisms
2. Data integration, Intelligence Platforms and Operations
3. Narcotics, civil society and human security: A global Approach
4. Regulating the Pharmaceutical Industry
5. Intelligence sharing, Law Enforcement and Cooperation

7:30 PM - 9:30 PM IST

Session 7: Global Lessons in Counter-Narcotics: Models of Success

1. Lessons from Colombia's Strategy
2. Lessons from India's Strategy
3. Lessons from the US Strategy
4. Lessons from Thailand's Strategy
5. Lessons from Singapore's Model