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International Journal of Management (IJM)
Volume 15, Issue 2, March-April 2024, pp. 1-26, Article ID: IJM_15_02_001
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ISSN Print: 0976-6502 and ISSN Online: 0976-6510
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/B6SPQ
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BEYOND FAMINE AND CHAOS – CASE OF
GAZA
Mohamed Buheji
Founder, Socioeconomic Institute for Advanced Studies (SIAS), Rwanda
Aamir Hasan
Advocate, India
ABSTRACT
This paper examines the intricate relationship between the deliberate targeting of
food supply chains in Gaza since the beginning of the War in October 2023, including
food blockades and famine, and the resultant chaos within the region. It investigates the
impact of these strategies on food security and societal stability, besides its impact on
Gaza’s resilience capacity.
The study contextualizes the historical and contemporary precedents of chaos
tactics followed by the occupying forces, exploring their broader implications. Through
a comprehensive literature review and analysis, the research elucidates the mechanisms
of chaos creation in conflict zones, with a specific focus on food-related strategies. It
further investigates the consequences of these actions on the local population, including
the psychological, social, and economic ramifications.
By integrating theoretical frameworks with empirical observations, the study aims
to highlight the new resilience and coping mechanisms that need to be adopted by the
Gazan community in the face of deliberate disruptions and deeper chaos whose early
signs started with famine. This research contributes to understanding conflict-induced
humanitarian crises, offering insights into the complexities of survival and adaptation
in Gaza amidst ongoing turmoil and how the empathisers of the Palestinian cause need
to be aware of even worse chaotic situations if not mitigated properly. The authors
conclude with a sample of chaos mitigation plans that can be adopted by the Gazans
now in order to keep the momentum of the resilience, which were foresighted by
previous publications of Gaza Resilience Lab.
Keywords: War on Gaza, Famine, Food Supply Chain, Food Insecurity, Chaos,
Resilience Strategies, Palestine.
Cite this Article: Mohamed Buheji and Aamir Hasan, Beyond Famine and Chaos – Case
of Gaza, International Journal of Management (IJM), 15(2), 2024, pp. 1-26.
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