Water's role in measuring security and stability in Helmand Province, Afghanistan

Palmer-Moloney, L. J.

doi:10.1080/02508060.2011.560748

Cited by 10 publications

(5 citation statements)

References 2 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…Such technologies can also help generate data to ensure that the nexus of water demands, both human and environmental, do not deplete the water supply at an unsustainable rate. As noted by Palmer-Moloney (2022), failure to observe this nexus has affected the water balance in the Sistan Basin, contributing to tensions between Iran and Afghanistan over allegations of corruption and illegal water use.…”

Section: The Role Of Blockchain In Environmental Peacebuildingmentioning

confidence: 99%

Blockchain for environmental peacebuilding: application in water management

Huseynov,

Mitchell

2023

DPRG

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to spur further exploration of blockchain technologies for environmental peacebuilding, specifically through water management. Although the environmental peacebuilding field acknowledges the potentially transformative nature of frontier technologies, most existing studies do not address how such technologies can contribute to peacebuilding through improved natural resource governance. Using a theory synthesis research design, this conceptual paper connects these studies to discuss how blockchain technologies in water management may contribute to environmental peacebuilding through the efficient and transparent management of natural resources. Design/methodology/approach The authors use a conceptual approach and a theory synthesis research design to present potential mechanisms through which blockchain technology can potentially contribute to environmental peacebuilding. Findings The authors discuss the limitations in the literature on environmental peacebuilding, blockchain and water management, concluding that the third generation of studies should focus on the role of frontier technologies. This approach should especially address the negative consequences of technology for peacebuilding objectives. The authors argue that blockchain applications in water management can potentially contribute to environmental peacebuilding objectives in three ways: (i) creating a mechanism for confidence-building in low-trust contexts through automated and transparent water transactions, (ii) facilitating postconflict economic development through attracting capital and increasing the efficiency of water management and (iii) improving governance through greater transparency and local participation in natural resource management. Originality/value To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this study is among the first to conceptually explore the use of blockchain technology for water management in the context of environmental peacebuilding. The insights from this study can guide policymakers of conflict sides that focus on resolving issues such as lack of governance and low state agency.

show abstract

Section: The Role Of Blockchain In Environmental Peacebuildingmentioning

confidence: 99%

Blockchain for environmental peacebuilding: application in water management

Huseynov,

Mitchell

2023

DPRG

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…Department of Defense collaborate in COIN operations and need a multi-disciplinary, holistic approach to assess human-environment interaction and its effects in the context of regional stability in high-risk areas that are national security priorities. Moloney 2011aMoloney , 2011bMoloney , 2011cMoloney , 2010aMoloney , 2010bPalmer-Moloney et al 2009 (CERF n.d.). 'Military activities" as used in the SERDP narrative implies the effect of military actions during traditional kinetic war (i.e., storming the beaches) rather than the effect of stability operations in COIN environments.…”

Section: A C K Umentioning

confidence: 99%

“…From the standpoint of stability operations, the influence and implications of complex activities in the Tigris-Euphrates basin upstream from the saltwater regulator were beyond the scope of Op League, as was assessing or responding to any cause and effect relationship in the estuary and coastal ecology downstream. And so, in keeping with stability operations protocol, the project's success was measured against subjective opinions of local nationals , 2011b and against a set of discrete technical performance metrics (Jenkins 2009) that were not intended to examine or to determine operational success in the context of the greater watershed.…”

Section: A C K Umentioning

confidence: 99%

“…As a coastal resource, water ties to local, regional, and national people, economy and power dynamics. In a combat zone, water cuts across all lines of operation and is clearly associated with security and stability (Palmer-Moloney 2011a, 2011b. Failure to address water concerns from a watershed perspective has the potential to increase tensions explosively, to prevent stability gains, and to interfere with the success of development projects To be effective, it requires a strategic partnership between the multinational military forces, the science community (civilian and military; basic and applied research), international donors A C K U…”

Section:  a Coastal Resources Management Course Of Actionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Environmental change and resource scarcity are already contributing to instability and violence in the developing world, and may be enabling violent non-state actors and insurgent forces in places like Iraq and Afghanistan, U.S. Department ofArmy 2006, Kessler 2008, Palmer-Moloney 2011. Environmental security refers to a broad range of security issues triggered or exacerbated by demographic andA C K Uenvironmental factors such as competition for resources, population growth and displacement, disease, natural disasters, environmental change, environmental damage, and non-sustainable practices.…”

mentioning

confidence: 99%

See 2 more Smart Citations