Climate security and instability in the bay of Bengal Region / Sarang Shidore.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Shidore, Sarang, author.

Series:

Discussion Paper Series on Managing Global Disorder Series

Discussion Paper Series on Managing Global Disorder Series ; v.13

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Global warming.

Natural disasters.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (52 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

New York, NY : Council on Foreign Relations, [2023]

Summary:

The book explores the impact of climate change on the Bay of Bengal region, emphasizing its potential to exacerbate political instability and violence in Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, and Thailand. It discusses how climate change acts as a threat multiplier, increasing the likelihood of natural disasters such as cyclones and floods, which pose significant risks to densely populated coastal cities. The text addresses the varying capacities of these countries to manage disaster relief and human security, highlighting India's role as a regional power and its strategic partnership with the United States. It calls for cooperative policy approaches to improve resilience and climate security diplomacy, addressing migration and socioeconomic vulnerabilities exacerbated by climate change. The book is intended for policymakers, scholars, and readers interested in international relations and climate security. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Intro

Title Page

Copyright Page

Contents

Introduction

Climate Change and Insecurity in the Region

Scenarios for Regional Instability

Cooperative Policy Options

Recommendations

Conclusion

Endnotes

Appendix

Acknowledgments

About the Author.

Notes:

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ISBN:

9786613311443

9780876095133

0876095139

9781283311441

1283311445

9780876095126

0876095120

OCLC:

1490382714