Natural disasters as threats to peace / Frederick S. Tipson.

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Tipson, Frederick S. (Frederick Samson), author.

Contributor:

United States Institute of Peace, issuing body.

Series:

Special report (United States Institute of Peace) ; 324.

Special report ; 324

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Natural disasters--Social aspects.

Natural disasters--Political aspects.

Natural disasters--Economic aspects.

Security, International.

National security--United States.

National security.

United States.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (16 pages) : color maps.

Place of Publication:

Washington, DC : United States Institute of Peace, 2013.

System Details:

text file PDF

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.

Contents:

Acts of God and human vulnerabilities

Local catastrophes and global repercussions

Defensive measures and strategic adjustments

Recommendations : national security and global solidarity.

Notes:

"February 2013."

Includes bibliographical references (pages 15-16).

Online resource; PDF version, title from caption (USIP website, viewed February 26, 2013).

Other Format:

Print version: Tipson, Frederick S. Special Report, Volume 324 : Natural Disasters as Threats to Peace.

ISBN:

9781601271617

1601271611

OCLC:

828514667