Fantastic map of Sahel movement and conflict. Natural resources and migration are the biggest drivers of both economic development and conflict in the region. But, over the past decade or so, both have escalated exponentially. Expect more conflict as the climate changes and water resources are more strictly controlled. Via the Arabist HIGH RES

Fantastic map of Sahel movement and conflict. Natural resources and migration are the biggest drivers of both economic development and conflict in the region. But, over the past decade or so, both have escalated exponentially. Expect more conflict as the climate changes and water resources are more strictly controlled.

Via the Arabist

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