The role of natural resources in driving international conflict has been a consistent feature of human history, influencing economic stability, political power, and global security. This paper examines a series of case studies involving a range of resource-related conflicts, highlighting the drivers and variables involved in disputes over various types of resources to examine conflict patterns over resource security and distribution. From disputes over the Mekong River and South China Sea, to Venezuela’s claims over Guyanese territory and oil, and exploitation of peoples and nations of the global south, these
cases underscore how resources transcend national boundaries, intertwining economic necessity with geopolitical strategies. The analysis also explores the…
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