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Report: The Financial Crisis And Sustainable Security 2008-11-03 00:41:07 (96 weeks ago) Posted By: Intellpuke (Read 1397 times || 0 comments) Intellpuke: The following report was written by Professor Paul Rogers, a global consultant to Oxford Research Group and Professor of Peace Studies at the University of Bradford. I found it well worth the read and thought it merits a larger readership. Prof. Rogers' report follows: Introduction Oxford Research Group’s (ORG) International Security Monthly Briefings focus primarily on issues such as the conflicts in Iraq, Afghanistan and Pakistan, the evolution of western counter-terrorism policies and the development of the al-Qaeda movement. On occasions they also cover matters such as energy security, climate change and world food prospects. In view of the serious financial situation that has developed in recent months, this briefing provides an initial analysis of the possible impact of the crisis on security. This is undertaken in the context of ORG’s work on sustainable security which, in turn, is predicated on an underlying analysis of the security issues that are likely to be most prominent in the next two to three decades. This assesses that there are four main trends that are particularly salient. Firstly, global socio-economic divisions are widening, with most of the benefits of the past three decades of economic growth being concentrated in the hands of a trans-global elite community of about 1.2 billion people, mainly in the countries of the Atlantic community and the West Pacific, but with elite communities in the tens of millions in countries such as China, India and Brazil. Improvements in education, literacy and communications in recent decades have increased the awareness of many marginalized people of this unjust distribution of wealth. In extreme circumstances this can lead to the rise of violent and extreme social movements such as the Naxalites in India. Secondly, climate change is expected to have profound effects on that majority of the world’s population living in the tropical and sub-tropical regions but without the economic resources to respond to severe storms, rising sea levels and drastic changes in rainfall distribution. Increased migration and social and political unrest are likely consequences. Thirdly, resource competition, especially over energy resources in the Persian Gulf region and elsewhere, will, on present trends, be an increasing source of tension and conflict. Lastly, the strong tendency of powerful elites to maintain security, by military force if necessary, is expected to be counter-productive, as has already been seen by many of the consequences of the war on terror. Countering such trends involves a fundamental commitment to emancipation and socio-economic justice. This includes fair trade, debt cancellation, assistance for sustainable development, a radical cut in carbon emissions, rapidly increased use of renewable energy resources and the development of conflict prevention and conflict resolution policies that avoid the use of force. (story continues below) Your Ad Here Make a donation today to remove the advertisments! This Story Has Been Archived. To read the full story in the archives, please make a donation. Log In Now Admin Functions Edit Story Email To A Friend Email this story to a friend: Your Name: Their Email:   Related Stories (βeta) Report: Global Warming A Threat To U.S. Security 2008-06-25 15:41:03 (Score: 40) Oxford Report Says U.S. Military Strikes On Iran Would Kill Thousands 2006-02-13 00:14:23 (Score: 40) Oxford Research Group: Terror War Increases Risk Of Future 9/11 Attacks 2007-04-11 12:58:31 (Score: 38) Report: Military Action Against Iran: Impacts And Effects 2010-07-17 14:55:21 (Score: 37) Climate Change 'To Hit Food Prices' 2009-10-27 23:11:18 (Score: 36) Scientist: It's Too Late For Greenhouse Gas Cuts 2007-10-29 21:56:29 (Score: 35) Richest Tenth Own 85 Percent Of World's Assets 2006-12-06 03:12:40 (Score: 35) Experts: Effects Of Climate Change Will Be Felt Sooner Than Scientists Realized 2007-09-19 02:36:01 (Score: 35) Study: Iraq War To Last Decades 2005-11-22 21:33:31 (Score: 33) Future Forecast: Extreme Weather Caused By Global Warming 2006-10-21 00:34:48 (Score: 32) CIA Chief Sees Global Unrest Rising 2008-05-01 15:23:10 (Score: 32) U.N.: Food Price Rises Threaten Global Security 2008-04-08 23:51:50 (Score: 32) Consumers Rank Global Warming Ahead Of Economy As Major Concern 2008-11-25 21:21:01 (Score: 31) Commentary: Paying The Price For Global Growth 2008-07-03 16:07:25 (Score: 31) Britain's Prime Minister: West Must Not Give Up On Aid, Global Warming 2008-07-05 02:27:09 (Score: 31)   Readers Comments Add your own comment. (Anonymous commenting now enabled.)

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