Fuelling War - Natural Resources and Armed Conflicts (Paperback)

A generous endowment of natural resources should favor 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 "analyzes 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 prioritizing the basic needs and security of local populations.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Adelphi series
Release date:	June 2005
First published:	2005
Authors:	Philippe Le Billon
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 5mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	92
ISBN-13:	978-0-415-37970-0
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Warfare & defence > General
LSN:	0-415-37970-9
Barcode:	9780415379700

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