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India and Pakistan: Seeking A Bridge Over Troubled Waters
September 8th, 2011
As reported in China Dialogue, water has always been a flash point between India and Pakistan. The two neighbours compete over use of the waters of the Indus River, the backbone of agriculture and industry in both states. As the Indian subcontinent was partied in 1947 to create the new state of Pakistan, the rivers […]
Read more »Nepal Dams Won’t Stop Indian Floods
August 24th, 2011
Via China Dialogue, an interesting report on the need for Indian planners to radically rethink flood prevention strategies in the Ganges basin, given a new World Bank study that debunks old myths: For decades, Indian planners working to harness the waters of the Ganges and its tributaries have believed building dams in Nepal will save […]
Read more »The Thirsty Dragon and Parched Tiger: Beijing Hasn’t Denied Plans To Divert Brahmaputra Flow
June 18th, 2011
Via The Times of India, a report on the lingering doubt held by India over China’s intentions regarding the Brahmaputra River. As the article notes: China’s reaction to the alarm in India over diversion of Brahmaputra waters has failed to convince Indian experts even as the government tries hard to downplay the threat. China said […]
Read more »India and Pakistan: Tensions Melting Over Siachen Glacier?
June 2nd, 2011
Via Reuters, a report that India and Pakistan began their first attempt in three years to demilitarize the world’s highest battlefield in the Himalayan region that has claimed the lives of hundreds of soldiers and is a source of melt water for Pakistan’s rivers. As the article notes: “…The rivals’ defense secretaries began two days […]
Read more »Water Tension In South Asia
May 19th, 2011
Via The Eurasia Review, an interesting article on the factors driving water disputes in South Asia and the need to include China in any solution. As the report notes: “…South Asia is mired in disputes over water resources despite possessing three large rivers – the Ganges, Brahmaputra and Indus and their tributaries. The disputes emanate […]
Read more »The Parched Tiger: India and Pakistan Race To Secure Priority Water Rights On The Indus
March 25th, 2011
Via China Dialogue, an interesting look at the emerging battle between India and Pakistan over dam projects in a race to secure priority water rights on the Indus River. As the report notes: “India and Pakistan are once again at loggerheads over the issue of water-sharing. Pakistan is raising strong objections to India’s construction of […]
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