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Beyond Resource Wars
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Author : Shlomi Dinar
language : en
Publisher: MIT Press
Release Date : 2011-03-18
Beyond Resource Wars written by Shlomi Dinar and has been published by MIT Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-03-18 with Science categories.
An argument that resource scarcity and environmental degradation can provide an impetus for cooperation among countries. Common wisdom holds that the earth's dwindling natural resources and increasing environmental degradation will inevitably lead to inter-state conflict, and possibly even set off “resource wars.” Many scholars and policymakers have considered the environmental roots of violent conflict and instability, but little attention has been paid to the idea that scarcity and degradation may actually play a role in fostering inter-state cooperation. Beyond Resource Wars fills this gap, offering a different perspective on the links between environmental problems and inter-state conflict. Although the contributors do not deny that resource scarcity and environmental degradation may become sources of contention, they argue that these conditions also provide the impetus for cooperation, coordination, and negotiation between states. The book examines aspects of environmental conflict and cooperation in detail, across a number of natural resources and issues including oil, water, climate change, ocean pollution, and biodiversity conservation. The contributors argue that increasing scarcity and degradation generally induce cooperation across states, but when conditions worsen (and a problem becomes too costly or a resource becomes too scarce), cooperation becomes more difficult. Similarly, low levels of scarcity may discourage cooperation because problems seem less urgent. With contributions from scholars in international relations, economics, and political science, Beyond Resource Wars offers a comprehensive and robust investigation of the links among scarcity, environmental degradation, cooperation, and conflict.
Beyond Resource Wars
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Author : Shlomi Dinar
language : en
Publisher: MIT Press
Release Date : 2011
Beyond Resource Wars written by Shlomi Dinar and has been published by MIT Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011 with Business & Economics categories.
An argument that resource scarcity and environmental degradation can provide an impetus for cooperation among countries.
Resource Wars
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Author : Michael T. Klare
language : en
Publisher: Macmillan + ORM
Release Date : 2001-05-17
Resource Wars written by Michael T. Klare and has been published by Macmillan + ORM this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001-05-17 with Political Science categories.
This sobering look at the future of warfare predicts that conflicts will now be fought over diminishing supplies of our most precious natural resources. From the barren oilfields of Central Asia to the lush Nile delta, from the busy shipping lanes of the South China Sea to the uranium mines and diamond fields of sub-Saharan Africa, Resource Wars looks at the growing impact of resource scarcity on the military policies of nations. International security expert Michael T. Klare argues that in the early decades of the new millennium wars will be fought not over ideology but over resources, as states battle to control dwindling supplies of precious natural commodities. The political divisions of the Cold War, Klare asserts, are giving way to an immense global scramble for essential materials, such as oil, timber, minerals, and water. And as armies throughout the world define resource security as their primary mission, widespread instability is bound to follow, especially in those places where resource competition overlaps with long-standing disputes over territorial rights. A much-needed assessment of a changed world, Resource Wars is a compelling look at the future of warfare in an era of heightened environmental stress and accelerated economic competition.
Beyond The Resource Curse
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Author : Brenda Shaffer
language : en
Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Press
Release Date : 2011-12-30
Beyond The Resource Curse written by Brenda Shaffer and has been published by University of Pennsylvania Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-12-30 with Political Science categories.
When countries discover that they possess large deposits of oil and natural gas, the news is usually welcome. Yet, paradoxically, if they rely on their wealth of natural resources, they often set down a path of poor economic performance and governance challenges. Only a few resource-rich countries have managed to develop their economies fully and provide a better and sustainable standard of living for large segments of their populations. This phenomenon, known as the resource curse, is a core challenge for energy-exporting states. Beyond the Resource Curse focuses on this relationship between natural wealth and economic security, discussing the particular pitfalls and consistent perils facing oil- and gas-exporting states. The contributors to this volume look beyond the standard fields of research related to the resource curse. They also shed new light on the specific developmental problems of resource-rich exporting states around the globe, including Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Cambodia, East Timor, Iran, Norway, Russia, Trinidad and Tobago, the United Arab Emirates, and Venezuela. Policy makers and academics think of energy security solely in terms of the interests of energy importers. Beyond the Resource Curse shows that the constant volatility in energy markets creates energy security challenges for exporters as well.
Energy And International War From Babylon To Baghdad And Beyond
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Author : Clifford E Singer
language : en
Publisher: World Scientific
Release Date : 2008-10-08
Energy And International War From Babylon To Baghdad And Beyond written by Clifford E Singer and has been published by World Scientific this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-10-08 with Political Science categories.
Will international wars where energy resources play a central role continue to hold sway over life and death for industrialized nations, or is this a transient phase in the evolution of industrial societies? This book answers this question by tracing the history of energy and conflict from antiquity, through the epic hot and cold wars of the twentieth century, to expected outcome of the war in Iraq. It points the way to the end of wars over control of fossil fuels, and demonstrates why these may be the last major international wars over other resources as well.This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the future of energy use or international conflict. Readers will find in it an illuminating overview of the sweep of historical events. The book further provides a compelling explanation of how a thorough understanding of the evolutionary direction of these events challenges the conventional wisdom that resource wars are endemic to the nature of industrial society, thus offering a fresh view on one of the most important challenges of our time.
The Oil Wars Myth
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Author : Emily L. Meierding
language : en
Publisher: Cornell University Press
Release Date : 2020-05-15
The Oil Wars Myth written by Emily L. Meierding and has been published by Cornell University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-05-15 with Technology & Engineering categories.
Do countries fight wars for oil? Given the resource's exceptional military and economic importance, most people assume that states will do anything to obtain it. Challenging this conventional wisdom, The Oil Wars Myth reveals that countries do not launch major conflicts to acquire petroleum resources. Emily Meierding argues that the costs of foreign invasion, territorial occupation, international retaliation, and damage to oil company relations deter even the most powerful countries from initiating "classic oil wars." Examining a century of interstate violence, she demonstrates that, at most, countries have engaged in mild sparring to advance their petroleum ambitions. The Oil Wars Myth elaborates on these findings by reassessing the presumed oil motives for many of the twentieth century's most prominent international conflicts: World War II, the two American Gulf wars, the Iran–Iraq War, the Falklands/Malvinas War, and the Chaco War. These case studies show that countries have consistently refrained from fighting for oil. Meierding also explains why oil war assumptions are so common, despite the lack of supporting evidence. Since classic oil wars exist at the intersection of need and greed—two popular explanations for resource grabs—they are unusually easy to believe in. The Oil Wars Myth will engage and inform anyone interested in oil, war, and the narratives that connect them.
Global Migration Beyond Limits
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Author : Franklin Obeng-Odoom
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2022
Global Migration Beyond Limits written by Franklin Obeng-Odoom and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022 with Business & Economics categories.
Global Migration beyond Limits provides a citique of mainstream economic accounts of migration, environment, and inequality. Obeng-Odoom argues that migration is an expression of an unequal political-economic system rather than principally driven by regional and environmental factors.
Geopolitics Of Resource Wars
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Author : Philippe Le Billon
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2005
Geopolitics Of Resource Wars written by Philippe Le Billon and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Business & Economics categories.
A wealth of natural resources such as oil or diamonds should, in theory, favor a country's economic and social development. And yet, from the oil fields of the Persian Gulf to the diamond mines of West Africa, millions of people in resource-rich countries have seen their lives devastated as a result of exploitative commercial relations, corrupt governance and war. Highlighting the multiple forms of violence accompanying the history of resources exploitation and current business practices supporting predatory regimes, insurgent groups and terrorists, this book covers a wide range of case studies including the geopolitics of oil control inthe Middle East, Central Asia and Columbia, spaces of governance and 'petro-violence' in Nigeria and 'blood diamonds' and other minerals associated with conflicts in Sierra Leone and the Congo.
Beyond The Collapse The Quest To Rebuild A Fallen Civilization
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Author : Amber Ruiz
language : en
Publisher: DIGITAL BLUE INC.
Release Date : 2025-03-31
Beyond The Collapse The Quest To Rebuild A Fallen Civilization written by Amber Ruiz and has been published by DIGITAL BLUE INC. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2025-03-31 with Fiction categories.
In a world shattered by unforeseen events, humanity struggles to rebuild. Beyond The Collapse: The Quest To Rebuild A Fallen Civilization delves into the harrowing journey of survival and resurgence. Set against the backdrop of a post-apocalyptic landscape, the narrative explores the resilience of the human spirit and the unyielding quest for a new beginning. The story unfolds in a time when the old world has crumbled, leaving behind fragmented societies and a desperate fight for resources. As the protagonists navigate through the ruins of once-great cities, they encounter challenges that test their limits. The book vividly portrays the collapse of civilization and the emergence of new social structures, highlighting the struggle to preserve knowledge and culture amidst chaos. Central to the narrative is the problem of rebuilding a society from the ground up. The characters face not only physical obstacles but also the psychological toll of loss and uncertainty. The solutions proposed in the story are as varied as the characters themselves, ranging from innovative technological advancements to the rediscovery of ancient wisdom. Each step towards rebuilding is fraught with danger, yet driven by hope and determination.
Natural Resource Conflicts
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Author : M. Troy Burnett
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Release Date : 2016-09-19
Natural Resource Conflicts written by M. Troy Burnett and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-09-19 with History categories.
Natural resource and environmental conflicts have long been issues confronting human societies. This case-based examination of a wide range of natural resource disputes exposes readers to many contemporary examples that offer reasons for both hope and concern. The Rwandan genocide, the Sudanese civil war, and perpetual instability in the Middle East and Africa: each of these crises have arguably been instigated and maintained by natural resource disputes. China has undertaken a Herculean task to plant hundreds of millions of trees along its margins in an effort to save Beijing from crippling dust storms and halt the expansion of the Gobi desert. Will it work, and is it worth it? These and many other cases of conflict stemming from natural resource or environmental concerns are explained and debated in this up-to-date examination of contemporary and ongoing topics. The book examines conflicts over precious resources and minerals, such as diamonds, oil, water, and fisheries, as well as the pursuit of lesser-known minerals like Coltan and other "rare earth elements"—important resources in our technological age—in remote locations such as Greenland and the Congo. Each topic contains an overview and two position essays from different authors, thereby providing the reader with highly informative and balanced perspectives. Reference entries accompany each topic as well, helping students to better understand each issue. As the world hurtles into the 21st century, these natural resource issues are becoming increasingly important, with all global citizens having a significant stake in how these conflicts arise and play out.