Information on "Natural Resource Conflict"
October 2012
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3 Oct 2012
Nile Basin at a Turning Point as Political Changes Roil Balance of Power and Competing Demands Proliferate
The recent changes in leadership in Egypt and Ethiopia raise the prospect of improved relations between the Nile Basin states. One potential area for greater dialogue is the contentious issue of water security, argues New Security Beat's Carolyn Lamere. More on «Nile Basin at a Turning Point as Political Changes Roil Balance of Power and Competing Demands Proliferate»
August 2012
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10 Aug 2012
China's Coercive Economic Diplomacy – A New and Worrying Trend
China is increasingly applying economic pressure in order to influence or change other states' economic policies. The CSIS's Bonnie Glaser suggests that such tactics may represent the maturation of Beijing’s power within the international economic system. More on «China's Coercive Economic Diplomacy – A New and Worrying Trend»
June 2012
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29 Jun 2012
Rising Tensions Over China's Monopoly on Rare Earths?
China's dominance of the global rare earths market continues to impact on the economic and strategic calculations of a host of Western consumers. More on «Rising Tensions Over China's Monopoly on Rare Earths?»
August 2009
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4 Aug 2009
India, Bangladesh: Dam Diplomacy
As India and Bangladesh engage in a heated debate about an Indian-planned dam project, experts disagree about the consequences for Bangladeshi people and the environment, Animesh Roul reports for ISN Security Watch. More on «India, Bangladesh: Dam Diplomacy»
February 2009
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11 Feb 2009
Coltan and conflict in the DRC
A new alliance between the DRC and Rwanda against rebel groups brings new threats and opportunities for peace in the Great Lakes Region, while illegal coltan mining continues to fund conflict, Edoardo Totolo writes for ISN Security Watch. More on «Coltan and conflict in the DRC»
November 2008
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6 Nov 2008
India-Pakistan: Troubled water
India and Pakistan lock horns over Himalayan water resources as the two agrarian nations are hit hard by food and energy shortages, Naveed Ahmad reports for ISN Security Watch. More on «India-Pakistan: Troubled water»
