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Conflict over resources and terrorism : two facets of insecurity.

By OECD

Book information

Publisher
OECD
Year
2013
ISBN
9789264190276, 9264190279, 9789264190283, 9264190287
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
6 MB (6682649 bytes)
Series
West African studies
Pages
141\146
Time added
2017-10-28 20:43:09
International -- AfricaInternational -- Environmental aspects -- AfricaInternational -- Social aspects -- AfricaSecurityWest -- Economic conditions;Säkerhetspolitik;InteWest;AfricaWest;National security -- AfricaWest;National security -- Environmental aspects --West;National security -- Social aspects -- AfricaWest;SecurityWest;Terrorism -- Africa

Description

This study first analyses an old and recurring form of instability in the region: conflict over resources. A series of case studies examines the causes of these conflicts with reference to the associated regional challenges and response tools. Secondly, the study addresses terrorism, a relatively new dimension of insecurity. Pt. 1. Conflict over resources. Environmental and security parameters -- Land conflicts -- Agro-pastoral tensions -- pt. 2. Terrorism. Analysis of the crisis in northern Mali -- Boko Haram, a new threat in West Africa -- Applying anti-terrorism mechanisms.

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