Aiding, Trading or Abetting? Trade and Aid in an Insecure World (IISD Commentary, 2006)

This commentary explores how trade and aid policies influence peace and security in conflict-prone regions. While these tools can foster stability and economic growth, they often exacerbate inequality and instability when poorly designed. Highlighting the interplay between trade, aid, and human security, the piece argues for policies that prioritize fairness and sustainability, advocating for a shift from the “responsibility to protect” toward a “responsibility to prevent” the underlying causes of conflict.