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Gold Mining In Darfur: Its Role In The General Economy, Political Conflicts And The Current War, Raphaëlle Chevrillon-Guibert, Enrico Ille, Mohamed Salah Abdelrahman

The Journal of Social Encounters

Darfur has been shattered by a long chain of violent escalations, and numerous interpretations of reasons and recommendations for solutions have been put forward. Since the early 2010s, gold mining appeared as an additional element in ongoing conflicts and became a dominant aspect, not just as one of the financial pillars of the upcoming Rapid Support Forces under Dagalo family leadership, but also as a source of environmental pollution. Nevertheless, gold mining made its way only slowly into political analyses, and although its substantial role in Sudan's recent history, including the current war, has now more often been recognized, it …

The Impact Of Ongoing Israel-Palestine War On China National Interest: Between Benefit And Expectation, Syarifah Huswatun Miswar

Journal Of Middle East and Islamic Studies

War is not always bad, for certain parties war can sometimes be a source of grace that can be functioned, for example in the case of the Israeli-Palestinian war. This article aims to find out how the ongoing war has a positive impact on China and how China's involvement in the ongoing Palestinian-Israeli peace efforts have cost more than 25,000 lives. This study uses a qualitative analysis method, where the latest and relevant facts and information related to the Israeli-Palestinian war and China's attitude towards the ongoing war are collected, then analyzed based on the framework of the topic being …

Echoes Of War In Lithuania, Jokubas Salyga

Political Science Faculty Publications and Presentations

The chapter explores the impact of the war on the everyday lives of Lithuanians. It begins by addressing the economic challenges instigated by Vladimir Putin’s military adventurism, and the latter’s burden on workers and the poor. This is followed by documenting the unwavering determination of the Lithuanian government and its people to create a hospitable environment for Ukrainian refugees. Subsequently, the chapter delves into the trials and tribulations faced by Ukrainian arrivals in Lithuania, drawing comparisons with the experiences of Belarusian and Russian nationals who have also sought refuge in the country. The latter are currently viewed as a potential …

Guns, Bombs, And Pollution: Unraveling The Nexus Between Warfare, Terrorism, And Ecological Devastation In Iraq, Hogr Tarkhani

The Journal of Social Encounters

Iraq's environment has experienced significant pollution and degradation, earning it the dubious distinction of being one of the most polluted and degraded regions globally, according to the Globe Pollution Review. The past three decades of armed conflict have exacted a heavy toll on the country, resulting in widespread human suffering, including countless fatalities, injuries, and a massive displacement of people. Amidst this death and destruction, the ecosystem has also endured severe damage, and its decline carries long-lasting implications.

The environmental crisis in Iraq has been worsened by the presence of extremist groups such as the Islamic State (ISIS) and various …

Nation Building In Afghanistan: A Failed Nation And A Collapsed Country Why Did Afghans Failed To Build A Nation?, Abdullah Mohib

Senior Projects Spring 2024

Senior Project submitted to The Division of Social Studies of Bard College.