Viagra: the CIA’s secret weapon in Afghanistan

The political landscape in Afghanistan is tricky. In many areas, local leaders switch sides readily, depending on who is offering them the best deal.

That's made U.S. operatives in the country look for a wide range of potential inducements — including Viagra, the Washington Post reports.

“You didn't hand it out to younger guys, but it could be a silver bullet to make connections to the older ones,” one retired operative told the paper. The drug isn't given out that widely in the country, but it can prove especially useful for aging leaders with several younger wives.

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