Geopolitics Smaller Examples

Question 1

Iraq energy geopolitics:

Answer 1

In 2015, Iraq made between $1-$2 million from oil sales per day, vastly increasing their ability to wage military conflicts, whilst sustaining their economy.

Question 2

Chad/Cameroon water geopolitics:

Answer 2

Large, unsustainable irrigation projects and overgrazing/deforestation has caused the Lake Chad that lies on the border between Chad and Cameroon to shrink from 25,000km2 to 2,000km2.

Question 3

Nile water geopolitics:

Answer 3

The river Nile flows through 10 different countries yet may shrink by 25-30% over the next 30 years. This will have a particular impact on nations downstream as there isn’t enough for everyone so agreements will inevitably leave some countries with a lack of water security.

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