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1. 1. On rough terrain: Islands and Violence

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för freds- och konfliktforskning

   Author : Nora Nijboer; [2022]
   Keywords : Island disputes; strategic locations; violent escalation; interstate disputes; territorial conflict;

   Abstract : Although island disputes have returned to the geopolitical theatre on a small scale, to date, virtually no previous research on territorial interstate island disputes and violent escalation exists. This paper argues that when an island is positioned in a strategic location, because of its unique attacking, defending, and trade capabilities this may induce a willingness towards- and eventual use of violence in the attempt to conquer or defend the territory. READ MORE