The Changing Nature of Conflict.
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Introduction Once an issue pertaining to temporary displacement among post-cold war societies, refugee relief has taken on a new, complex agenda. As the global population of refugees and the internally displaced has increased dramatically over the past two decades, so too have the instances of political instability and poverty in the Third World. These issues are inextricably linked, and therefore, efforts to assist victims of such socio-political disasters must be sustainable, especially given the protracted nature of conflicts. This essay will argue that although refugee situations must be taken in context, political, economic, and social reasons in developing countries demand a combination of both relief and development, thereby making the distinction between the two, irrelevant. Furthermore, this essay will demonstrate how the practice of development based relief programs in poverty stricken host countries can potentially portray refugees as an asset to host communities and influence local integration policies. The Changing Nature...

