Question

In 2+ sentences explain how access to natural resources can lead to conflict between two or more countries.

"Southwest Asia, which is sometimes also called the Middle East, is a particularly oil-rich region. As a result, many conflicts there have been connected to oil access. This is especially true because countries such as Saudi Arabia and Iran export a lot of oil, meaning that many countries buy the oil they produce. Those countries often have a vested interest in maintaining access to that oil"

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Access to resources can lead to conflict because....
One example of conflict over natural resources is...
This conflict shows that access to natural resources is...

Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

Access to resources can lead to conflict because countries may compete for control over valuable commodities such as oil, water, or minerals. One example of conflict over natural resources is the ongoing disputes in the South China Sea between multiple countries claiming rights to fishing grounds and oil reserves. This conflict shows that access to natural resources is a key factor in geopolitical tensions and can escalate into full-scale conflicts if not managed properly.