Conflict economies cannot be approached in isolation but must
instead be contextualised socially and historically. These
economies did not emerge in vacuum, but are part and parcel of the
history of people and place. This book explores the informal and
illicit extraction and trade of minerals and other types of natural
resources that takes place in the 'borderlands' during periods of
conflict. This type of extraction and marketing, often referred to
as 'conflict trade' depends on a weak state, and works alongside
the structures of the state and its officials. The book emphasises
that conflicts do not start as competition over natural resources
and in turn suggests that the integration of the extraction and
marketing of natural resources only starts once fighting is well
under way. Boas argues that although economic agendas are an
integral part of African conflicts, the desire to accumulate is not
the only motivation. Thus, in order to present a more comprehensive
analysis of conflict we need to take into account political,
cultural, and historical factors, in addition to the economic
dimensions of conflict. This book will be of very strong interest
to students and scholars of political economy, conflict studies,
international relations and development.
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