Water Conflict
India’s Water Crisis: Beyond Chennai
For India, the road to great power status is frought with critical water management challenges.
Nile Basin Water Wars: One Step Closer to an Agreement
Recent negotiations have offered a ray of hope in the longstanding water conflict.
Glacier Watch: Indus Basin
Pakistan’s water issues will go from bad to worse after glaciers in the Indus Basin pass the peak water mark later this century.
Glacier Watch: Indus Basin
Zac and Nick discuss economic and political considerations stemming from the long-term decline of the Indus Basin, focusing on Pakistan's water woes in particular. Recorded on May 5, 2019.
Glacier Watch: China-Kazakhstan Water Conflict and the Lake Balkhash Basin
Glacier shrinkage in the Lake Balkhash basin is set to exacerbate water shortages in an already arid part of the world, creating a potential water conflict between China and Kazakhstan.
Water Conflict: Protests over Water, Pollution Flare in Iran
A historic drought is bringing water pressures to the fore in Iran and adding to the authorities’ growing list of troubles.
Water Shortages: China’s Unrecognized Threat
China faces a water crisis that won’t be solved until pricing aligns with the reality of this increasingly scarce resource.
Water Conflict: Iran’s Farmers Take on the Establishment
Water shortages are fueling protests in Iran, drawing a forceful response from the authorities.
Water Crisis Deepens the Misery in Afghanistan Civil War
Water crisis and civil war continue to feed into one another in Afghanistan.
Climate Change, Hunger, and Terrorism in the Lake Chad Basin
For an example of how climate change can fuel terrorism and regional conflict, look no further than the Lake Chad Basin.