Tuesday, December 28, 2010

INTERNATIONAL DISPUTES

INTERNATIONAL DISPUTES

These are more than 60 disputed borders or territories in the world today . Although many of these disputes can be settled by peaceful negotiation ,some areas have become a focus for international conflict . Ethnic tensions have been a major source of territorial disaggrement throughout history , as has the ownership of , and access to valuable nature resources . The turmoil of the postcolonial era in many parts of africa is partly a result of 19th century carve-up of the continent . Which created potential for conflict by drawing often arbitrary lines through linguistic and cultural areas .

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