Catastrophes, Confrontations, and Constraints

“This book is a must read for those who strive to nuance the simplistic yet dominant narratives about a climate–conflict nexus. Tobias Ide rigorously excavates the evidence and makes a compelling case for both analysts and policymakers.”

Marwa Daoudy, Associate Professor of International Relations and Seif Ghobash Chair in Arab Studies, Georgetown University

“Ide's book is a fantastically rich exposé of disaster–conflict interactions that uniquely combines detailed information on a large number of cases with broad conceptual discussions. An instant classic.”

Halvard Buhaug, Research Professor, Peace Research Institute Oslo

“Tobias Ide's thoughtful analysis of disaster–conflict interactions expands and deepens our knowledge of disaster diplomacy and related research. It provides new, important insights based on a well-balanced theoretical framework.”

Ilan Kelman, Professor of Disasters and Health, University College London and University of Agder

“A remarkable book well written by a leading scholar will inspire readers' wisdom and insights on the field of disaster and conflict based on detailed data and reasonable analysis.”

Dong Jiang, Professor, Institute of Geographic Sciences and Natural Resources Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences

“As a leading scholar of environmental security and peacebuilding, Ide offers a masterclass on how to carry out systematic research on a complex topic... Ide does a tremendous job of making the book relevant to academic, practitioner and policy-making communities. In particular, the book provides a framework for practitioners and policy-makers to understand the relationship between disasters and armed conflicts and how this relationship will affect the design of post-disaster policy measures.”

International Affairs

“Catastrophes, Confrontations, and Constraints is a welcome addition to the field of environmental security. [Ide's] thorough survey and evaluation of existing research in the field warrant the inclusion of this book on environmental and non-traditional security syllabi. At the same time, his cogent takeaways for practitioners and policymakers regarding international disaster response and aid within conflict zones establish Catastrophe, Confrontations, and Constraints as an actionable and potentially impactful scholarly work.”

Ethics & International Affairs

“As the challenges of ensuring global environmental security and resource sustainability mount and evolve, academic scholarship and public commentary on climate change must also expand to address the stark but tangible links between disasters and war. Ide stresses the human element, and rightly so, providing a potent reminder of the disaster-conflict nexus in a useful study of both research and advocacy.”

H-NET

“A seminal contribution to the expanding research field of climate change, natural hazards, and security.”

Environment and Security

“Ide's book significantly contributes to the study of conflict dynamics and the interaction between environmental disasters and socio-political factors in post-disaster scenarios. This work not only offers valuable insights into the intersection of conflict and environmental politics but also raises questions for future research. [Catastrophes, Confrontations, and Constraints is] a vital tool for those looking to understand and address the complex interactions between climate change, environmental policy, and socio-political stability in a warming world.”

Environmental Politics

“The volume offers an extensive review of the relevant literature, which will come in handy for students and scholars studying armed conflicts and their climatic or environmental roots in disasters, which are growing in frequency and intensity.”

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