{"product_id":"fuelling-war-natural-resources-and-armed-conflicts-adelphi-series-0415379709","title":"Fuelling War: Natural Resources and Armed Conflicts (Adelphi series)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0415379709\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Le Billon, Philippe\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e New\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA generous endowment of natural resources should favour 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 analyses 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 prioritising the basic needs and security of local populations.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mia Karts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51931355218208,"sku":"NEW0415379709","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/miakarts.com\/products\/fuelling-war-natural-resources-and-armed-conflicts-adelphi-series-0415379709","provider":"Miakarts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}