Discussion Examines the Role Diminishing Resources Play in World Affairs
The Council on Foreign Relations held a discussion entitled, “The Race for Resources: Conflict in the 21st Century” cosponsored by the Council’s Center for Preventive Action. The discussion examined the consequences climate changes have on nations and their foreign policies, China’s involvement in Darfur, and the diminishing supply of “usable” water in the world.
Participants in the discussion included Leon Fuerth, Research Professor of International Affairs at the Elliott School for International Affairs, and Paul Kern, Senior Counselor of The Cohen Group. Kern argued that there is a connection between scarcities of resources throughout the world, particularly water, and conflicts between nations. Fuerth backed Kern’s argument by discussing how aggravation in World War II and the Cold War was heightened by arguments over resources between participating nations.
David Victor, Director of the Energy and Sustainable Development Program and Professor of Law at Stanford University, talked about how “energy sources in Sudan have funded their war.” He commented on China and India’s dependency on Sudanese resources, although also mentioned that the Chinese have made progress in decreasing their dependency.
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