1. Conflict Commodities: Addressing the Role of Natural Resources in Conflict
- Author:
- Natalie Pauwels
- Publication Date:
- 03-2003
- Content Type:
- Working Paper
- Institution:
- International Security Information Service
- Abstract:
- The role that the availability of lucrative natural resources including gem stones, minerals and timber plays in the incidence of violent conflict in several countries, mainly in sub-Saharan Africa, is the subject of significant policy debate and academic research. Indeed, it is generally recognised that the trade in certain commodities has played a role in the continuation of several wars, providing resources to both rebels and governments to finance their military campaigns.
- Topic:
- Conflict Resolution, Conflict Prevention, Environment, and War
- Political Geography:
- America