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VULNERABLE STATE [1 record]

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Record 1 2019-11-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Political Science (General)
  • Economic Co-operation and Development
  • National and International Security
DEF

[A state] that is unable or unwilling to provide adequate security and basic services to a significant portion of its population.

OBS

Such states include those that are failing or recovering from crises.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sciences politiques (Généralités)
  • Coopération et développement économiques
  • Sécurité nationale et internationale
DEF

État incapable ou non disposé à assurer adéquatement la sécurité et les services de base à d'importantes parties de leur population […]

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Ciencias políticas (Generalidades)
  • Cooperación y desarrollo económicos
  • Seguridad nacional e internacional
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