war and conflict

Question 1

what are the key trends surrounding war and conflict?

Answer 1

• There is a clear overlap between war and underdevelopment.

Question 2

describe economic damage regarding war and conflict

Answer 2

• Wars are expensive and impact on living standards.
• Infrastructure targeted and destroyed.
• debt
• unemployment

Question 3

describe death and displacement regarding war and conflict

Answer 3

• wars lead to huge losses of life
• heavy artiliery
• chemical artiliery

Question 4

describe environemntal damage regarding war and conflict

Answer 4

• unexploded mines
• heavy artilery
• chemical weaponry

Question 5

describe disease and war and conflict

Answer 5

• Kaldor (2007) points out that disease spreads rapidly in war zones and post-conflict situations, especially in refugee camps.

Question 6

what are the factors leading to wars in developing countries

Answer 6

• weak institutions
• religion
• debt
• western interference
• corrupt government
• colonialism