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16 Geo. J. Int'l Aff. 217 (2015)
How the Illegal Wildlife Trade Is Fueling Armed Conflict

handle is hein.journals/geojaf16 and id is 465 raw text is: How the Illegal Wildlife Trade is Fueling Armed Conflict David H. Barron In February 2Qo4 President Obama signed into law the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2014, which included language to establish a $45 million fund within the State Department to help stop the illegal wildlife trade.' Some have questioned why the United States would invest so much in a problem taking place half a world away when there are so many other pressing domestic and international concerns. Yet beyond the disturbing pictures of orphaned calves and desecrated elephant and rhino corpses lies another story, one of an illegal trade that is pouring money into the coffers of militants and terrorist organizations and fueling violence that is raging throughout Africa and spilling across interna- tional borders. This article explores the extent of the crisis and ways in which it is fueling armed conflict. It argues the need for an integrated approach to combating the crisis that involves building political will, improving legislation and imple- mentation, involving communities, providing training and resources to wildlife professionals, and improving the judi- ciary. It explores the role of governments and NGOs in addressing the illegal wildlife trade and makes the case that it is essential for the U.S. government and the private sector to continue and even expand their roles in combating this crisis not only to protect endangered wildlife, but also to promote stability in Africa and combat terrorism. David H. Barron is the former Chairman of The Jefferson Educa- tional Foundation and the former Chairman of the Young Republi- can National Federation. Barron helped form the International Conser- vation Caucuses in the U.S. House & Senate, the International Conserva- tion Caucus Foundation (ICCF), the Conservation Council of Nations, the Oceans Caucus Founda- tion, and the Interna- tional Conservation Corps (ConsCorps). [2171

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