| Description |
1 online resource (16 pages) : color maps |
| Series |
Special report ; 324 |
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Special report (United States Institute of Peace) ; 324.
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| Contents |
Acts of God and human vulnerabilities -- Local catastrophes and global repercussions -- Defensive measures and strategic adjustments -- Recommendations : national security and global solidarity |
| Summary |
This report highlights increasing dangers to U.S. citizens and international threats to peace from expected increases in the number and scale of extreme natural events across the globe. Population increases and concentrations, economic weaknesses and climate volatility, combined with the vulnerability of food, water, and public health systems, present risks of major casualties and disruptions. Political dysfunction and inaction compound the risk that popular anxieties will provoke protective political actions, which could lead to aggressive competition for scarce resources, heightened political tensions, and even violent conflicts |
| Notes |
"February 2013." |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 15-16) |
| Notes |
United States Institute of Peace Copyright 2013 2013 |
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Online resource; PDF version, title from caption (USIP website, viewed February 26, 2013) |
| Subject |
Natural disasters -- Social aspects
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Natural disasters -- Political aspects
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Natural disasters -- Economic aspects
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Security, International.
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National security -- United States.
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National security
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Natural disasters -- Economic aspects
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Natural disasters -- Political aspects
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Natural disasters -- Social aspects
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Security, International
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United States
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
United States Institute of Peace, issuing body.
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| ISBN |
9781601271617 |
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1601271611 |
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