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• Economic development, growth, and peace


  Relationship between these topics is a subject of considerable interest and debate in international relations
• Economic interdependence


  • Can promote peace by aligning the interests of nations
  • Countries have a vested interest in maintaining stability and avoiding conflict to protect their economic interests
• Economic growth


  • Can contribute to peace and stability, particularly in developing countries
  • Challenges and missteps can hinder development efforts
• Factors that can hinder economic development and peace

  • Inequality and social unrest
  • Corruption and governance issues
  • Environmental challenges
• Economic inequality within countries


  Can lead to social unrest, instability, and even conflict
• Corruption and weak governance

  Can undermine economic development efforts and contribute to instability
• Environmental degradation and climate change


  Pose significant challenges to economic development and peace