Research Essay on Egypt
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annotated_bibliography_egypt_dss200.docxKayla Patregnani
Annotated Bibliography
11/12/2014
Kirkpatrick, David. "Short of Money, Egypt Sees Crisis on Fuel and Food." New York Times (2013). The New York Times. The New York Times. Web. 1 Nov. 2014. <http://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/31/world/middleeast/egypt-short-of-money-sees-crisis-on-food-and-gas.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0>.
This article is about how Egypt is running low on currency that is needed to fuel imports. With out fuel for farmer’s machines to help irrigate and produce wheat, one of Egypt’s largest imports, they will not be able to import wheat. Since the shortage of fuel food prices have significantly risen. Also electricity is starting to cut out with the shortage of fuel. Because of the shortage in fuel there have been at least 5 deaths and several wounded caused by gas-line gunfights. This will be a good source to use for my research paper because it shows the global fuel crisis in Egypt. It also gives inside on how to fix this problem by Egypt carrying out a package of tax increases.
Masry, Sarah. "A Paralysed City: The Diesel Fuel Crisis." Daily News Egypt (2013). The Daily News Egypt. Daily News. Web. 1 Nov. 2014. <http://www.dailynewsegypt.com/2013/03/13/a-paralysed-city-the-diesel-fuel-crisis/>.
This article is about how the fuel crisis in Egypt is leading major strikes by the microbus drivers. Records show that these transport bus drivers organized strikes have risen over the past years. This article investigates the fuel crisis and the affects it has on the people. This is a good source for me because it shows the perspectives of the crisis from the peoples stand point. The article also looks into what the government is doing to fix the problem, which is also good insight for my research paper.
Frederiksen, Harald. "The World Water Crisis and International Security." Middle East Policy XVI (2009). Middle East Policy Council Journal. Middle East. Web. 1 Nov. 2014. <http://www.mepc.org/journal/middle-east-policy-archives/world-water-crisis-and-international-security>.
This article is about how many countries are demanding more international water resources. This also shows how there is a major impact on the economy and social. This is good for my research paper because is shows the affects of the water crisis and how it is even affecting the migration of the people. This article is also a good source for my research paper because it illustrates the Nile River disputed colonial allocation of resources. This will help with my argument on how to solve the water crisis.
Biro, Andrew. "Water Wars by Other Means: Virtual Water and Global Economic Reconstructing." Project Muse 12 (2012): 86-103. Project Muse. Project Muse. Web. 1 Nov. 2014. <http://muse.jhu.edu/login?auth=0&type=summary&url=/journals/global_environmental_politics/v012/12.4.biro.pdf>.
This article is about the import role water has on the economic efficiency. Also the water crisis is important for the political legitimacy. This article is an important part of my argument in my research essay by is describes how the governments with water crisis should focus more on importing grain and diverting limited domestic water supplies to higher value purposes. This article also discusses that the water crisis is a problem but it can be fixed through time.
Weisenthal, Joe. "Egypt's Food Problem in a Nutshell." Business Insider (2011). Business Insider. Business Insider. Web. 1 Nov. 2014. <http://www.businessinsider.com/egypts-food-problem-in-a-nutshell-2011-1>.
This article explains why Egypt has a food crisis. It begins with the fuel crisis and how fuel is a main aspect in Egypt’s economy. Fuel is the center of all resources, such as oil, natural gas, and food. Another effect on the food crisis is the growing population, with the population growing there is less land which means less availability to grow food. With less availability to produce food the cost of wheat has risen, then with the cost of transportation increasing because scarce fuel. This is a good source for my research paper because it shows how the food crisis goes side by side with the fuel crisis.
"News Highlights: Food Security and Nutrition." UN in Egypt. United Nations. Web. 12 Nov. 2014. <http://www.un.org.eg/UNInner1.aspx?pageid=118&s=fuel>.
This article is all about how the high population and increase per capita income are forcing the high demand for food. It also talks about how Egypt’s agriculture is slowing diminishing. And on top of all of that the health is at risk due water scarcity due to climate change. This is a good source for my paper because it combines all of the crisis and how they all relate to each other. The article also gives a list of priority areas and what the government is doing to help fix these problems.
Lohade, Nikhil. "Egypt Needs More Investments, Not Aid." Wall Street Journal (2014). Wall Street Journal. Wall Street Journal. Web. 1 Nov. 2014. <http://blogs.wsj.com/middleeast/2014/10/09/egypt-needs-more-investments-not-aid/?KEYWORDS=egypt economy>.
This article talks about how Egypt needs more investments then aid. The good news is Egypt foreign reserves made about $16.8 billion, which will help cover imports for about 3 months. This article also talks about how Egypt is mainly reliable on foreign aids inflow from local businesses. This is a good source for my research paper because it represents Egypt’s economy slowly growing. It also includes plans for the future for Egypt to also increase the economy.
Cairo. "Egypt in Turmoil Faces Looming Food Crisis." UPI (2013). UPI. UPI. Web. 1 Nov. 2014. <http://www.upi.com/Business_News/Energy-Resources/2013/07/17/Egypt-in-turmoil-faces-looming-food-crisis/UPI-22901374078572/>.
This talks about the food shortage crisis in Egypt. Egypt fears the homegrown harvest it will not produce enough food to feed the population. The minister admits that the state has less then 2 months supply of imported wheat. This has been caused by financial problems and the difficulties accessing foreign currency. This is a good source for my research paper because it also includes the political crisis which effects all of the food shortages.
Hussein, Walaa. "Egypt Faces Drinking Water Shortage Because of Nile Pollution." Egypt Pulse (2014). Al Monitor. AL Monitor. Web. 1 Nov. 2014. <http://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/originals/2014/03/egypt-nile-pollution-drinking-water-shortage.html#>.
This article is about how the growing population is consuming most of the countries drinking supply causing a water shortage. Most of the countries water supply comes from the Nile, with the increase in population the decrease in the amount of water flows through the Nile. Since the government has not addressed the pollution problem in the Nile, many people are still drinking the water and getting sick because of the polluted water. This is good for my article because it shows that the government needs to address and fix this problem or they will not be able to irrigate their produce to be able to sell to fix the food crisis.
Ayache, F., et al. "Environmental Characteristics, Landscape History And Pressures On Three Coastal Lagoons In The Southern Mediterranean Region: Merja Zerga (Morocco), Ghar El Melh (Tunisia) And Lake Manzala (Egypt)." Hydrobiologia 622.1 (2009): 15-43. Print.
