Wilson Center Experts
Thomas Homer-Dixon
Affiliation:
Director, Centre for the Study of Peace and Conflict, University of Toronto
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Book Discussion: The Upside of Down: Catastrophe, Creativity, and the Renewal of Civilization
November 03, 2006 // 9:00am — 10:30am
According to Thomas Homer-Dixon, society is more likely to break down when multiple stresses occur simultaneously. Like an earthquake, societal pressures—or "tectonic stresses"—build up beneath the surface and are released by factors that are difficult to anticipate, sometimes with catastrophic results. more
Commentary: Debating Environment, Population, and Conflict
Jul 07, 2011The recent publication of a host of significant material on environment, population, and conflict linkages dictated a special commentary section to supplement the lengthy book reviews provided in this 2000 issue of the ECSP Report. more
ECSP Report 2: Feature Articles
Jul 07, 2011Includes feature articles, a debate about environment and security scholarship, and excerpts from official statements and documents. more
Exchange: Violent Environments
Jul 07, 2011ECSP invited Homer-Dixon, Peluso, and Watts to engage in a dialogue about Violent Environments, as well as the future of environmental security research.
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Exchange: Violent Environments
Jul 07, 2011ECSP invited Homer-Dixon, Peluso, and Watts to engage in a dialogue about Violent Environments, as well as the future of environmental security research.
Commentary: Debating Environment, Population, and Conflict
Jul 07, 2011The recent publication of a host of significant material on environment, population, and conflict linkages dictated a special commentary section to supplement the lengthy book reviews provided in this 2000 issue of the ECSP Report.
ECSP Report 2: Feature Articles
Jul 07, 2011Includes feature articles, a debate about environment and security scholarship, and excerpts from official statements and documents.