More: Water Resources
Navigating Water Conflict in Central Asia: The Amu Darya River and the Qosha Tepa Canal Project
In the post-Soviet era, Central Asia experienced a pronounced upsurge in geopolitical tensions, significantly shifting the focus toward the pressing matter of the water...
Sustainable Swells: Eradicating Water Scarcity
In the midst of the ongoing environmental crisis, water scarcity has taken center stage. While heat-waves frequently end in torrential downpours and flash floods,...
Indus Intrusion – India’s Aggressive Maneuvers on Pakistan’s Waters
Water, a precious resource has become the center of a fierce battle between India and Pakistan. At the heart of this conflict lies the...
Is the “Taboo” of Using Water as a Weapon Broken?
The Kakhovka Dam and Electric Plant were destroyed recently in the Russia-Ukraine conflict leading to the flooding of various regions on both sides.
In the...
Iran-Afghanistan Water Dispute and Regional Implications
The water issue between Iran and Afghanistan is not new. It can be traced back to 1973 when a formal treaty was signed between...
Water on Boil: Weaponization of Water in Contemporary Geopolitics
Authors: Rahul M Lad and Prof. Ravindra G Jaybhaye*
A huge Kakhovka dam in the Russian-controlled area of southern Ukraine has been devastated on June...
Water Diplomacy – A Tool for Peace and Well Being
Authors: Kiran Bhatt, Prof Dr Sanjay Pattanshetty, Prof Dr Helmut Brand
On March 22nd every year, World Water Day is celebrated. The theme for 2023...
Watching over water, Earth’s most precious resource
Satellites are helping Europe protect its lakes, lagoons and rivers.
By HELEN MASSY-BERESFORD
It is early morning on the Razelm-Sinoe lagoon in Romania when a small boat...
Drought in Europe and water conflicts on the rise
Europe’s Drought-Riven Future Is Here, Decades Earlier Than Expected. Fights over scarce water resources in southern Spain are likely to play out elsewhere in...
Europe’s next crisis: A lack of the water
The Continent is bracing for yet another drought after a winter with little rain and snow. It’s barely spring, and Europe is running dry,...