Water is increasingly becoming a geopolitical issue for many countries. Demand for water increases with population. Clean water is becoming more scarce as the climate changes, water is consumed, and polluted. Disagreements over water rights is a growing source of international tension.
Asia is home to several regional conflicts over water. Israel, Jordan, India, Pakistan, China, and Malaysia have all dammed rivers that flow into bordering countries, often citing off a significant portion of their water supply. This has led to diplomatic tension between nations, and in some cases has even escalated to war. For more information about each of these conflicts, follow the links below.
Asia is home to several regional conflicts over water. Israel, Jordan, India, Pakistan, China, and Malaysia have all dammed rivers that flow into bordering countries, often citing off a significant portion of their water supply. This has led to diplomatic tension between nations, and in some cases has even escalated to war. For more information about each of these conflicts, follow the links below.