The Impact of War: Health, the Environment, and Cultural Heritage in Conflict

Aug 2, 2014 | World Politics Review
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The destructiveness of armed conflict has been a painful constant throughout human history. And despite efforts to limit its range and impact, the damage resulting from war still extends far beyond the battlefield.

David P. Fidler explains how the realities of war challenge the very beliefs underpinning efforts to limit war’s impact on civilian health.

Talia Hagerty and Jurgen Brauer argue that efforts to address the environmental damage from war must be integrated with peacebuilding to be effective.

And Craig Forrest spotlights the threats war poses to cultural heritage sites and how international law has evolved to mitigate them.

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