Discovery of Resources and Conflict in the Interstate System, 1816-2001
Description:
This study tests a theory detailing the increased likelihood of conflict following an initial resource discovery in the discovering nation and its region. A survey of prior literature shows a multitude of prior research concerning resources and nations' willingness to initiate conflict over those resources, but this prior research lacks any study concerning the effects of the discovery of resources on interstate conflict. The theory discusses the increased likelihood of conflict in the discov…
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Date:
May 2010
Creator:
Clark, Bradley
Partner:
UNT Libraries