South Asia Water Politics
India’s Water Crisis: Beyond Chennai
For India, the road to great power status is frought with critical water management challenges.
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.
Geopolitics in the South China Sea: Expansionism in the Shadow of North Korean Drama
With ASEAN sidelined and all eyes on North Korea, Vietnam can only sit and watch as China consolidates its position in the South China Sea.
Cambodia-Laos Border Dispute: Geopolitical Flashpoint or Playing Politics?
The Cambodia-Laos border dispute has a peculiar a way of only flaring up ahead of election season.
The Hidden Price of Interlinking Rivers in India
Are the economic benefits of India’s interlinking river project worth the massive and largely unquantified ecological risks?
Water Conflict: Indus Water Treaty Up for Debate in India
A 1960 water-sharing treaty between India and Pakistan could be the next casualty of deteriorating bilateral relations.
Science Diplomacy a Crucible for South China Sea Disputes
Given the high ecological stakes and the number of international stakeholders in the region, the time to realize the promise of science diplomacy may now be at hand in the disputed waters of the South China Sea.
Three International Water Conflicts to Watch
Sustainable development of trans-border waterways has always been daunting for national governments, and climate change is only making things more difficult. Here are three international water conflicts to keep an eye on in the coming years.
Is Bangladesh the Newest Addition to China’s ‘String of Pearls’?
Bangladesh may be drifting away from its traditional ally India and right into China’s wider regional plans.
Should India Dive into the Shale Boom?
The global shale boom offers India the tantalizing prospect of an escape from energy scarcity – but at what environmental cost?