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Natural Resources a Blind Spot in Peace Agreements

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Of the 800 peace agreements signed around the globe since 1945, fewer than 15 percent address natural resources — even though those resources (oil, gas, timber, diamonds) increasingly are recognized as a major factor in armed conflicts, according to a new study by the non-profit organization Forest Trends.

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