Weak states and global threats: Fact or fiction?

2006/03/01 by Stewart Patrick · 2 citations
Economics, Econometrics and Finance · Health Professions · #Economic Sanctions and International Relations #Health and Conflict Studies

paper · doi:10.1162/wash.2006.29.2.27

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Abstract

Little evidence underpins existing sweeping assertions about the connection between weak or failing states and transnational threats such as terrorism, proliferation, or disease, even though policy is being implemented accordingly. What characteristics of state weakness are really associated with which dangers?

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