Fuelling War
Natural Resources and Armed Conflicts (Adelphi Papers)
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Word Count
23,000 words, Guess
Page Count
92 pages
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- Open LibraryOL7493696M
- ISBN-139780415379700
- ISBN-100415379709
- Goodreads2708320
- LibraryThing5813420
Description
A generous endowment of natural resources should favour rapid economic and social development. The experience of countries like Angola and Iraq, however, suggests that resource wealth often proves a curse rather than a blessing. Billions of dollars from resource exploitation benefit repressive regimes and rebel groups, at a massive cost for local populations. This Adelphi Paper analyses the economic and political vulnerability of resource-dependent countries; assesses how resources influence the likelihood and course of conflicts; and discusses current initiatives to improve resource governance in the interest of peace. It concludes that long-term stability in resource-exporting regions will depend on their developmental outcomes, and calls for a broad reform agenda prioritising the basic needs and security of local populations
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