Will the Westphalian System Collapse Under a Category 5 Storm?

• In Event: Disasters, Democracy, and Accountability

Brief Overview

This project examines how climate change exacerbates state fragility, particularly in newer Westphalian states. By analyzing factors like famine, disease, and drought, we develop a model predicting state collapse, showing systemic vulnerabilities.

Authors

• Meghan Anne Iverson, The University of Chicago

• Megan M Barnhart, Loyola University Chicago