Reconstruction of infrastructure in Iraq: End to a means or means to an end?

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The dilemma of facilitating infrastructure reconstruction for short-term aims is explored to discuss whether it is possible to maintain a long-term vision. It is analyzed to what extent the Iraqi people have genuinely participated in reconstruction plans and whether the eventual outcomes might have been different if a truly participative approach was earlier taken.

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Looting in the context of violent conflict: a conceptualization and typology

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Looting is the product of multiple motivations operating simultaneously and thus a comprehensive explanation requires the recognition of its affective, political, and economic choice components. Looting in the context of violent conflict is conceptualized, its precipitants are identified, and a typology for looting behavior based on motivations is suggested.

Police Protection, Terrorist Control, Security Mgmt-Kidnapping & Terrorism, Influence, Violent crimes, Terrorism, Looting

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The pre-war reconstruction of post-war Iraq

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The development of post-war reconstructions as a specific area of focus for humanitarian organisations and academia, before examining the pre-war plans for the reconstruction of post-war Iraq, is discussed.

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