The Arab region faces growing challenges to the security of its population, along with environmental stresses. Potential conflicts originating in competition for dwindling natural resources may heavily strain relations among communities, population and states, Arab and non-Arab. These challenges will result from population and demographic pressures, the overexploitation of land, water shortages, desertification, pollution, and climate change. One clear sign of the vulnerability of Arab economic growth is its high volatility. Tied to capricious oil markets, the region’s economic security has been and remains hostage of exogenous trends.
February 16, 2011
The Role of Agriculture and how it will Enhance Food Security and the Promotion of Economic Growth University of Arizona 2011
