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This paper examines the linkage between desertification and security, focusing on Central Asia. The first part of the paper discusses the theoretical background and the second half concentrates on the situation in Central Asia. The paper concludes with recommendations for policy options to prevent desertification induced threats to security in the region.
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Lindt, I. (2008). The Link between Desertification and Security in Central Asia. In: Behnke, R. (eds) The Socio-Economic Causes and Consequences of Desertification in Central Asia. NATO Science for Peace and Security Series. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4020-8544-4_1
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