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Tibetan Plateau: Needing An International Treaty For Its Protection
January 29th, 2011
Via India’s Economic Times, a detailed article on the need for an international treaty to protect the Tibetan Plateau: “Like Antarctica and the Arctic, the Tibetan Plateau, known as the “Third Pole,†is drawing global attention in the international and regional policy communities. The Tibetan Plateau covers an area of 2.5 million square kilometers, with […]
Read more »Blue Peace? Water Scarcity As A Catalyst For Reducing Conflict In The Middle East
January 24th, 2011
Via Terra Daily, an interesting article on a new report suggesting that water scarcity in the Middle East can be the catalyst for reducing, rather than causing, conflict in the volatile region. As the article notes: “…The report entitled “The Blue Peace: Rethinking Middle East Water,” issued by the Carnegie Middle East Center, suggests that […]
Read more »An Impending Hydro Flashpoint Between Pakistan and India?
January 20th, 2011
Via Journal of Energy Security, a detailed look at the potential flashpoint in Pakistan – India relations over water: “Judging by recent political statements from Pakistan, water issues are being pitched politically and couched increasingly in the language of security vis-à -vis India. . .and for Pakistan hydropower is its second source of electricity.†Uttam Kumar […]
Read more »The Thirsty Dragon: Damming The Yarlung Zangbo (Brahmaputra)
January 17th, 2011
Via China Dialogue, an excellent report on recent developments relating to the damming of the Yarlung Zangbo (known as the Brahmaputra when it reaches India), the last of China’s great rivers to remain undammed. As the article notes: The rushing waters of the Yarlung Zangbo, the last of China’s great rivers to remain undammed, will […]
Read more »The Thirsty Dragon: Downstream Fury Over Upstream Dams (Part III)
December 31st, 2010
Courtesy of China Dialogue, the last segment of a three-part series about hydropower in southwest China. As the article notes: “…As well as plenty of finger-pointing, this year has seen positive developments in the regional conversation over the Mekong. In the run-up to the April meeting of the Mekong River Commission, a collaborative body founded […]
Read more »The Thirsty Dragon: Downstream Fury Over Upstream Dams (Part II)
December 29th, 2010
Courtesy of China Dialogue, part two of a three-part series examining China’s handling of concerns over its construction of dams upstream on the Mekong and how – in the article’s eyes – China may be shooting itself in the foot as far as river management is concerned – attracting unnecessary suspicion through lack of openness. […]
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