Globalization and Environmental Conflict in Africa

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The third cause of modern change is developing mainly on the influence of environmental change on the pattern of armed conflict in at least some areas of Africa. Specifically, the famous political scientist, Scott Strauss, is referred to as "livelihood" struggle, most of which are related to access to water and land issues, which can increase volume and intensity. It may be due to cheap but deadly small weapons and light weapons. Especially in Africa, which has been strongly tolerating the influence of these global processes already more than most regions, the number may increase because the risk of armed conflict increases due to rapid climate change27. Weather patterns do not lead directly to more armed conflicts in Africa. Certain wars are not always the weather but the result of a conscious decision by a group of humans.

How has the nature of armed conflict in Africa changed? This section summarizes some of the most important new trends since 2010. It is due to the recent increase in armed conflict in the country, the expansion of popular protest action, the growing importance of religious (especially Muslim) elements in armed conflict in African countries, the more violent "living" struggle Especially among some non-state officials, the use of explosive devices and suicide bombings in remote areas, particularly improvisation devices and suicide bombs is increasing.

Since the end of the Cold War, Africa has experienced a disproportionately large number of armed conflicts. According to the Uppsala Conflict Data Program (UCDP), interpretation of excessive armed conflict in 1 Africa where there were estimated 630 national and non-state armed conflicts on the continent between 1990 and 2015 remains subject to discussion Has become. From the early 1990s through the latter half of the 21st century, Africa made significant progress in reducing the number and intensity of armed conflict.