BLOG

The Thirsty Dragon: South-North Diversion To Be Accelerated
Via Xinhua, an updated report that the aforementioned 4-year postponement of the massive South-North water diversion has itself been diverted [...]
The Thirsty Dragon: Drying Up Quickly
An interesting post by Ying Jia on China’s dwindling water supply.  As the article notes: “….Water scarcity is largely a [...]
Politics of Water in Central Asia – In Pictures
Via Time, an interesting collection of stark photographs & commentary detailing the water politics of Central Asia, specifically how four [...]
The Thirsty Dragon: Turning On The Tibetan Tap At The Expense of South Asia?
Via The Circle of Blue and The Asia Times, two articles (one here and the other here) noting that – [...]
The Thirsty Dragon: South-North Diversion Delays
Via Reuters, an update on China’s ambitious South-North Water Diversion, namely a likely delay.  As the report notes: “…China has [...]
Could Siberian River Water Be Diverted to Save a Drying/Dying Aral Sea?
Via Window on Eurasia, an interesting look at how the rapid drying up of the Aral Sea in Central Asia [...]

© 2025 Water Politics LLC .  'Water Politics', 'Water. Politics. Life', and 'Defining the Geopolitics of a Thirsty World' are service marks of Water Politics LLC.