Climate and Conflict in the Middle East
Nov 19, 2019•23 min•Season 1Ep. 8
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Episode description
What is the relationship between the environment and conflict in the Middle East? Peter Schwartzstein, an environmental journalist based in the Middle East, joins host Jon Alterman this week to discuss how climate change concerns exacerbate conflict, and how regional leaders should respond. Then, Jon, Will, and Amber explore how environmental concerns factor into policy discussions on the Middle East.
Will Todman, “Iraq’s Explosive Plague,” CSIS, April 15, 2019.
Peter Schwartzstein, “Climate Change and Water Woes Drove ISIS Recruiting in Iraq,” National Geographic, November 14, 2017.
Peter Schwartzstein, “Death of the Nile,” BBC News, October 10, 2017.
Jon Alterman, Clear Gold: Water as a Strategic Resource in the Middle East, CSIS, December 13, 2010.
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