Professor David Anderson comments on Somalian drought and Libyan oil

David Anderson was quoted in an article for Metro (13 September) entitled Somalian drought: A possible force to change political issues and more.

The famine has been worsened and deepened by the political problems in the region, he said, adding, This undoubtedly makes the work of the humanitarian and relief agencies much harder. However, the famine, dreadful as it is, might help to focus the minds of Somali leaders on the need for a political solution.

The full article can be read here.

David has also posted an article on the departments Politics In Spires blog, entitled The Fight for Libyas Oil.

While the remaining forces loyal to Muammar Gaddafi still hold out against the rebel militia and its NATO allies in the coastal town of Sirte, the fight for Libyas oil has already begun. Europes oil companies are hovering like a flock of carrion birds over the carcass of Gaddafis regime. The pickings to be had are significant.

You can read Davids article and offer your comments here.

(Photograph of oil and water courtesy of Ttine.)