Paul Collier
While much of the developing world is rapidly escaping poverty, one billion people are trapped in struggling nations that are falling further behind.
Nations suffering from frequent civil wars experience severe economic decline that significantly increases their risk of future violence.
Discovering valuable natural resources often undermines democratic governance by encouraging corruption and reducing the need for public accountability.
Landlocked countries face major economic hurdles because they must rely entirely on the infrastructure and stability of their neighboring states to access global markets.