The potential links between climate change and conflict have received much attention in
recent years, but there is little consensus on the issue in the relevant literature. So far, few …

This study investigates the relationship between violent conflict, food price, and climate
variability at the subnational level. Using disaggregated data on 113 African markets from …

Research summary: When war occurs in a country, some foreign multinational enterprises
(MNE s) stay on, while others flee. We argue that MNE responses to external threats depend …

Resource wars face greater difficulties to end conflict, as well as greater probabilities of
relapse. In part, this is due to the persistence of resource-fueled criminal networks …

" Areas of limited statehood are ubiquitous. Most states in the contemporary international
system contain areas in which states are too weak to set and enforce rules and/or lack the …

Military coups are a constant threat in Africa and many former military leaders are now in
control of'civilian states', yet the military remains understudied, especially over the last …

By the mid-century, two-thirds of the world population will reside in urban areas. The bulk of
this urban growth will take place in developing countries. Whereas average living standards …

This study exploits a sudden and abrupt decline in precipitation of the long rains season in
the Horn of Africa to analyze the possible link between climate change and violent armed …

Recent studies discuss the link between climate change and violent conflict, especially for
East Africa. While there is extensive literature on the question whether climate change …

Abstract Effects of climate change are frequently claimed to be responsible for widespread
civil violence. Yet, scientists remain divided on this issue, and recent studies suggest that …