Chapter 22 Review Questions

Conflict and Development
  1. Describe the liberal theory of violence and explain how it relates to development.
  2. Discuss the conception of the grand narrative from the perspective of Marx.
  3. Discuss differences among the terms “violence,” “conflict,” and “war.”
  4. How was ethnicity related to the violent conflict in Rwanda?
  5. Explain the connection between climate change and conflict.
  6. Is conflict the opposite of development? Justify your position.
  7. How can violence bring about development?
  8. Why does the way development is defined determine the discussion of the relationship between conflict and development?
  9. Explain, with examples, how attempted transitions to more democratic politics can be destabilizing.
  10. Does inequality create conflict?
  11. Describe the standard peace-building package.
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