Describe the “conflict trap”. How does the conflict trap contribute to a country’s fragility? What can be done by the international community to prevent nations from falling into or remaining in the conflict trap?
What will be an ideal response?
The conflict trap refers to the cycle of entering into conflict and exiting for a short period only to return again. This cycle is common because of the fragility created during conflict, which leaves post-conflict regions ripe for new developments. When countries cannot remain at peace long enough to build stable institutions they are more likely to remain in conflict. Economic development is key to avoiding conflict as is creating equality and tolerance. International assistance and long lasting aid are essential to not just ending conflict but preventing new conflicts particularly in post-conflict zones. Investment in social policy and the stabilization of economies is important. The text outlines many suggestions for both peaceful but poor and post-conflict countries that might be applicable here. Students should offer some discussion of how previous conflict creates the conditions for new conflict and how policy must address historical violence including issues pertaining to refugees, child soldiers, etc.
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