PERAN ASEAN SENIOR OFFICIALS ON DRUGS MATTERS (ASOD) DALAM MEMBERANTAS PEREDARAN NARKOTIKA DI KAWASAN GOLDEN TRIANGLE (LAOS, MYANMAR, DAN THAILAND).

Abstract

Along with the development of the era of globalization, it can change the situation and conditions of the dynamics of international relations, not only in the context of conflicts between countries but also in transnational crimes which are increasingly widespread, one of which is drug trafficking in the Golden Triangle area, namely Thailand, Myanmar and Laos. So, with these problems, the ASEAN Senior Officials On Drugs Matters or what is usually called ASOD was formed, which has the aim and objective of tackling the problem of drug trafficking in the Asian region and throughout the world. Therefore, researchers will focus this research by explaining the role of ASOD in eradicating drug trafficking itself.

This research uses a neo-liberalist approach, with the concept of human security, the concept of transnational crime, and also the concept of role. In this research, the researcher also used qualitative research methods, with reference material through literature studies regarding the role of ASOD in tackling drug trafficking in the Golden Triangle. Research regarding the role of ASOD in tackling drug trafficking can be said to be not very effective, even though ASOD has a role as a means of cooperation, forum, administrative mechanism, and also a communication channel that is carried out in accordance with existing regulations. However, this still has various obstacles that require ASOD to be more optimal in solving problems that occur.